1. The pregnant inmate shall be exempted from working in the penal and correctional institution as of the date of establishing her pregnancy, and shall be given special care in terms of food and sleep, and the implementation of any disciplinary penalties against her shall be postponed until after the birth or until the end of the period of her new-born's presence with her, as the case may be. 2. The pregnant inmate must be transferred to the hospital when the due date approaches and remain there until she gives birth and until the doctor decides to discharge her. She and her new-born must be given the necessary care, with appropriate food, clothing and rest. 3. The inmate may keep her new-born until he reaches the age of two years. If she does not wish the new-born to remain with her or if he reaches this age, he shall be handed over to the person who has the right to custody or care for him. If this is not possible, he shall be placed in one of the care homes. In all cases, the mother shall be notified of his place and shall be enabled to see him at regular times in the manner specified in the Executive Regulation of this Decree Law. 4. In all cases, the child's birth certificate must not include anything indicating that he was born in a penal or correctional institution or in a hospital belonging to it, or that his mother was committed to a penal or correctional institution.
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