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Pregnant Maids in Singapore Face Deportation or Unsafe Abortions

22 Apr, 2023
Pregnant Maids in Singapore Face Deportation or Unsafe Abortions

Did you know that pregnant maids in Singapore face a healthcare crisis? Learn about the challenges they face and calls for change in this important article.

Singapore’s pregnant maids face a healthcare crisis that threatens their health and economic stability. Despite their significant contribution to the Singaporean economy, many maids face barriers to proper healthcare due to discrimination and a lack of understanding of their rights.

Lack of Access to Safe Abortion Services

Pregnant maids in Singapore face a difficult dilemma because they are not permitted to work and are frequently deported back to their home countries.

However, some maids in Singapore choose to have unsafe abortions, which can result in serious health complications. The lack of support and resources for these women has resulted in a healthcare crisis that must be addressed.

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According to a study conducted by the Asian Migrant Centre, many maids choose to have abortions at unregulated and illegal clinics, risking injury and even death. These clinics are frequently the only option for pregnant maids who lack access to proper healthcare. The issue is exacerbated by Singapore’s restrictive abortion laws, which make it difficult for maids to obtain safe and legal abortions.

Calls for Better Healthcare Support for Pregnant Maids

Activists are advocating for improved medical care for pregnant maids, including access to safe and legal abortions. They are also advocating for a change in the law that would allow maids to work while pregnant, providing them with much-needed income and support during this time. Pregnant maids are currently required to terminate their contracts and leave Singapore if they become pregnant, leaving them without an income.

Challenges Faced by Pregnant Maids

In Singapore, pregnant maids face a variety of challenges, including a lack of information and resources, such as knowledge of their rights, maternity leave, and healthcare services. Some employers may be unwilling to support their maids’ pregnancies, resulting in discrimination and mistreatment. This lack of support can have serious consequences for pregnant maids’ health and well-being.

Action Needed

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The Singapore government must act immediately to improve healthcare support and educate employers on the importance of providing pregnant maids with the necessary resources and support. This includes addressing the stigma and discrimination that pregnant maids face, as well as increasing access to safe and legal abortions. Awareness-raising efforts can also help increase knowledge and understanding of the difficulties pregnant maids face, as well as promote support for their rights.

Improving healthcare support for pregnant maids in Singapore is critical for their health and contributes to the social and economic development of the city-state. Pregnant maids can ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy while also contributing to Singapore’s economy if they have access to the necessary resources and support.

It is past time for the Singapore government and society to recognise and address the challenges that pregnant maids face, and to take meaningful action to improve their lives.

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