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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
It is illegal to be unmarried and pregnant in Saudi Arabia. If you're found to be unmarried and pregnant, you may face jail time and, if you're a foreigner, potential deportation. Some women may face lashings | It is illegal to be unmarried and pregnant in Saudi Arabia. If you're found to be unmarried and pregnant, you may face jail time and, if you're a foreigner, potential punishment or deportation. Some women may face lashings, such as the case of a [http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/pinoyabroad/315556/pinay-in-saudi-receives-100-lashes-after-getting-pregnant-out-of-wedlock/story/ Filipina worker who became pregnant out of wedlock in 2013 and received 100 lashes]. There are also cases of Saudi authorities inspecting and cracking down on polyclinics that provide services to unmarried pregnant women.<ref>[https://www.arabianbusiness.com/saudi-arabia-crackdown-on-unmarried-women-who-have-children-578092.html Saudi Arabia to crackdown on unmarried women who have children]</ref> For these reasons, you may 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 Saudi Arabia for at least the duration of your pregnancy. You should be aware that you may also face problems if you come to Saudi Arabia after your pregnancy, so you should confirm your legal status with your child if you are later considering return. | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||