Correctional institutions qualifications) that exists according to the Wiener Neustadt correctional institution concept even though several detainees speak a foreign language or would have been interested in further education. Vienna-Josefstadt correctional institution On the visit to the women’s section of Vienna-Josefstadt correctional institution, the NPM noticed once again that the pre-trial detainees in closed detention in particular have no work for the most part. The detainees reported that not being able to pursue a gainful occupation is very stressful as is being locked up in a cell for multiple inmates for up to 23 hours a day. Fitness and stress management The NPM recommended offering the women more opportunities to do sport. For example, fitness equipment such as steppers or ergometers could be purchased and made available to the inmates during cell opening times. Furthermore, there should be an alternative programme for the time spent outdoors in bad weather. The recommendation was taken up. After a requirements analysis, two steppers and an ergometer were ordered for the women’s section of Vienna-Josefstadt correctional institution. The equipment should be set up in the group rooms or in the corridors. XX  The occupational opportunities programme for women detainees shall be expanded. Women detainees should have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with different types of occupational activity in different companies. 2.5.4.3 No support in birth preparation Innsbruck correctional institution In Innsbruck correctional institution, the NPM became aware of a young mother who was detained there with her baby. The inexperienced young mother was supported by another inmate in caring for the infant. The inmate was deprived of both birth preparation and post-natal care by a midwife. International recommendations such as the UNODC (Handbook on Women and Imprisonment, 2nd edition, p. 84), based on the Bangkok Rules, call for equal treatment for (expectant) mothers in detention and in freedom with regard to birth preparation and post-natal care. Prompt implementation 127 The NPM recommended taking up contact with a midwife who can support the inmate during pregnancy and instruct her in baby care after the birth. The correctional institution followed the recommendation immediately so that shortly afterwards another inmate received the support of a midwife.