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Marquette Today
By the People, for the People
Marquette Hosts Prison Birth Simulation Event
Immersive experience offers insight into childbirth behind bars
Apr. 8, 2026 at 4:22pm
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Marquette University's McNeely Prison Education Consortium, in partnership with several campus organizations, is hosting a Prison Birth Simulated Experiences event on April 21st. The free, public event will provide an immersive reenactment of the childbirth experience for incarcerated individuals, presented by the Wisconsin Prison Birth Project and The Ostara Initiative.
Why it matters
The event aims to raise awareness and understanding of the unique challenges faced by incarcerated pregnant individuals, an often overlooked population. By simulating the experience, organizers hope to foster empathy and inspire advocacy for improved healthcare and support services for this vulnerable group.
The details
The two-hour Prison Birth Simulated Experiences will take place on Tuesday, April 21st from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Marquette Hall 100 on the university's campus. The immersive reenactment will follow the journey of childbirth behind bars, offering participants a firsthand look at the realities faced by incarcerated individuals.
- The event will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The players
McNeely Prison Education Consortium
A partnership between Marquette University and various campus organizations focused on prison education and outreach.
Wisconsin Prison Birth Project
A nonprofit organization that advocates for improved healthcare and support services for incarcerated pregnant individuals.
The Ostara Initiative
A program that works to address the unique needs of incarcerated mothers and their children.
What’s next
The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required online.
The takeaway
This immersive simulation aims to foster greater empathy and understanding for the challenges faced by incarcerated pregnant individuals, inspiring advocacy for improved healthcare and support services for this often overlooked population.
