About three dozen women give birth each year in Maryland prisons. Their babies are separated from them after birth and given to relatives or foster families to care for. Some states, such as New York, have special prisons where women can keep their babies with them for up to 18 months. Do you think Maryland should have such a facility?

Share your opinion with us by calling SUNDIAL. The call is local and must be made from a tone phone. The SUNDIAL number is 783-1800 or, in Anne Arundel County, 268-7736. When you reach SUNDIAL enter category 4600 and wait for instructions from the announcer. Call with your opinion between 10 a.m. and midnight. The results will be published tomorrow.