Babies Behind Bars

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One slip-up can result in a mother losing her child...

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Series 1

1. They Can Take Your Baby Away

A controversial prison nursery programme at the Indiana Women's Prison allows a few select inmates to raise their babies behind bars.

2. Gay For The Stay

As prison relationships are strictly forbidden, one inmate risks losing her daughter if she gets caught with her girlfriend. Another inmate gives birth to premature twins, and Officer Leath confronts an inmate who started a fight.

3. Drugs Is The Devil

Stephanie hopes for the early release that will enable her to bring her daughter home even though she hasn't completed her drug abuse treatment.

4. I Don't Want To See This Place Ever Again

Stephanie finally has her day in court, hoping for the early release that will allow her to bring baby home.

5. Babies Behind Bars - 5

After Officer Leath cracks down, an inmate fears her daughter will be taken away. A new pregnant inmate enters the program and is immediately targeted by the mean girls who accuse her of stealing a radio.

6. Why Be Good?

Jeanie goes into premature labor and is rushed to the hospital. Brandi gets into trouble, and confronts the woman she thinks snitched on her. Stephanie's mother wants baby Abigail to come live with her, but Stephanie resists.

7. We Have An Emergency

A mother's worst nightmare occurs as Jeanie's son stops breathing during a routine doctor's visit. Maranda, who is fed up with being a nanny, moves out of the Wee Ones unit. Taylor sees her premature twins for the time since their birth.

8. Mommas Can Conquer The World

Brandi struggles to get ready for her parole hearing and possible release. Three inmates vie for the new, highly coveted Nanny position, but a mean-girl clique has strong opinions on who should win. Donyell gives birth to a baby girl.

9. God's Got The Last Say

Stakes run high as Brandi finally goes before a hostile parole board to plead her case. Two pregnant inmates apply for the Wee Ones program which has only one open spot. Maranda goes through a bitter breakup with her girlfriend.

10. Believe In Me

Brandi wins parole, but life outside the prison walls is hard for her and daughter. Stephanie's family visits, and baby Abigail gets to meet her two big brothers for the first time.