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The project purpose was to examine the impact of smoking cessation education, targeting associated antenatal risks on smoking rates in female prisoners of childbearing age. The project used a pre-/postdesign for the assessment of awareness of antenatal smoking risks and smoking habits and was conducted at a female state prison in the Southeastern United States. Data analysis resulting from a comparison of means of tests identified knowledge increases posteducation. Qualitative data collected pre- and postintervention identified changes in smoking habits. The educational intervention effectively increased participant knowledge of antenatal smoking risks and resulted in a reduction in the number of cigarettes smoked daily.

W omen who give birth during incarceration are very limited in their opportunity, ability, and support to choose breast milk as the preferred food for their newborn. The program's purpose was to introduce breast milk expression to women who give birth while they are incarcerated. Providing a means to collect, store, and release breast milk not only provides the optimal food source to the newborn but also fosters accountability, parenting, and a focus on healthpromotion practices for lactating women. Proposed Change Women who give birth while incarcerated will initiate breastfeeding through breast milk expression, using electric breast pumps provided by the correctional facility.