Lourdia Jean Pierre died shortly after giving birth at home in the Dominican Republic, due to fear of deportation that discouraged her from seeking medical help. Her husband, Ronald Jean, expressed that the couple's undocumented status forced them into hiding and led to their devastating choice. The Dominican government's crackdown on Haitian migrants, which has seen many deported from hospitals, raises human rights concerns. Critics label the policies as cruel and discriminatory. The UN reports a dramatic increase in deportations, significantly impacting vulnerable groups like pregnant women and new mothers.
Human rights groups have called the policy cruel, racist and misogynist, highlighting that the crackdown has left many pregnant women with a terrifying choice between giving birth at home or facing deportation.
Ronald Jean recalls the horrifying moment when his wife started gasping for breath after giving birth at home, underscoring the tragic outcomes of lacking medical access for undocumented migrants.
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