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It is illegal to be unmarried and pregnant in Qatar. If you're found to be unmarried and pregnant, you may jail time or, if you're a foreigner, deportation. Some women may even face lashings. You also need a marriage certificate to access the maternity ward. For these reasons, if you're pregnant and unmarried, it's highly recommended that you leave Qatar for at least the duration of your pregnancy. You should be aware that you may also face problems if you come to Qatar after your pregnancy, so you should confirm your legal status with your child if you are later considering return.<ref>[https://www.angloinfo.com/how-to/qatar/healthcare/pregnancy-birth Having a Baby in Qatar]</ref> | It is illegal to be unmarried and pregnant in Qatar. If you're found to be unmarried and pregnant, you may face jail time or, if you're a foreigner, deportation. Some women may even face lashings. You also need a marriage certificate to access the maternity ward. For these reasons, if you're pregnant and unmarried, it's highly recommended that you leave Qatar for at least the duration of your pregnancy. You should be aware that you may also face problems if you come to Qatar after your pregnancy, so you should confirm your legal status with your child if you are later considering return.<ref>[https://www.angloinfo.com/how-to/qatar/healthcare/pregnancy-birth Having a Baby in Qatar]</ref> | ||
If you're a pregnant, you should also consider if you want to use a private or government hospital. According to AngloInfo: "All Doha's main private and government hospitals have maternity wards. Maternity care at government hospitals is largely free, but they can be busier and therefore less convenient than private options. It is also not permitted for husbands to come to appointments or be present at the delivery in government maternity wards, whereas most private facilities allow husbands to be present. The main government maternity hospital is the Hamad Women's Hospital in Doha, which houses Qatar's main ward for premature babies."<ref>[https://www.angloinfo.com/how-to/qatar/healthcare/pregnancy-birth Having a Baby in Qatar]</ref> | If you're a pregnant, you should also consider if you want to use a private or government hospital. According to AngloInfo: "All Doha's main private and government hospitals have maternity wards. Maternity care at government hospitals is largely free, but they can be busier and therefore less convenient than private options. It is also not permitted for husbands to come to appointments or be present at the delivery in government maternity wards, whereas most private facilities allow husbands to be present. The main government maternity hospital is the Hamad Women's Hospital in Doha, which houses Qatar's main ward for premature babies."<ref>[https://www.angloinfo.com/how-to/qatar/healthcare/pregnancy-birth Having a Baby in Qatar]</ref> | ||