When Maids Fall Pregnant: Labour Pains Of Foreign Domestic Workers In Singapore | Undercover Asia

Pregnancy for many is a joyous revelation. But for migrant domestic helpers in Singapore, the discovery results in automatic expulsion, and possibly a lifetime work ban. The rules are so strict that employers are expected to report their helper’s pregnancy to the authorities.

It is reported that about 170 pregnant domestic helpers are sent home each year. But actual figures could be higher because many of them hide their pregnancies and resort to illegal abortion methods in Singapore and neighbouring Batam to avoid losing their jobs for good. Employers are also not spared - they have to pay the price of repatriation.

Why do domestic helpers still get pregnant despite the strict rules, and what happens when they turn to dangerous measures in desperation? Undercover Asia explores if there’s a better way to deal with maid pregnancies.

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