Section Cor 305.18 - Caring for Infants and Breastfeeding/Nursing During Visits(a) In accordance with RSA 132:10-d, a woman shall be allowed to breastfeed her child on state correctional facility property, provided the woman and the child are authorized to be on state correctional facility property.(b) Breastfeeding shall be authorized in NHDOC visiting rooms.(c) The following shall apply to mothers who are breastfeeding in a NHDOC visiting room: The female visitor, shall at a minimum, utilize a nursing scarf, nursing cover, breastfeeding shawl or similar item to drape her infant and chest while breastfeeding/nursing, so there shall be a minimal chance of a breast being exposed.(d) In instances where guidelines are not followed and the breastfeeding becomes disruptive, or conduct, which is prohibited within Cor 305, occurs, the visit shall be terminated.(e) Applicable penalties shall be enforced according to NH state law, and NHDOC administrative rules. (f) Mothers caring for infants shall be authorized to carry into the visitation room the following items: (1) Quantity 2 empty, clear baby bottles per child;(2) Quantity one factory sealed package of formula per child;(3) Quantity 3 loose diapers, per child; (4) A clear package of loose baby wipes; and(5) For mothers that are nursing, a nursing scarf, nursing cover, breastfeeding shawl or similar item for privacy. (g) All items noted above shall be subject to search in accordance with Cor 306.03.N.H. Admin. Code § Cor 305.18
Derived from Volume XLI Number 6, Filed February 11, 2021, Proposed by #13154, Effective 1/5/2021, Expires 1/5/2031.