(1) When a woman prisoner is found, or suspected, to be pregnant at the time of admission or later, the lady Medical Officer shall report the fact to the Superintendent.
(2) Arrangements shall be made at the earliest to get her medically examined at the female wing of the Government Hospital or Medical College and Hospital for भाग 4 (ग) राजस्ााू राज-पत्र दिसम् बर 12 2022 552 ascertaining the state of her health, pregnancy, duration of pregnancy and the probable date of delivery.
(3) After ascertaining all necessary particulars, a detailed report shall be sent to the Head of Directorate of prisons.
(4) Before sending women who is pregnant to a jail, the concerned authorities shall ensure that jail in question has the basic minimum facilities for child delivery as well as for providing pre-natal and post-natal care for both, the mother and child.
(5) Gynecological examination of the female prisoner shall be performed in the District Government Hospital or Medical College Hospital.
(6) Proper pre-natal and ante-natal care shall be provided to the prisoner as per the advice of qualified medical officer.
(7) Adequate and timely food including supplemental nutrients, healthy environment and opportunities for regular exercise shall be provided to pregnant women, breast-feeding mothers and children.