VOICED: Dragon Year spells nightmare for Hong Kong mums

The video discusses the challenges faced by Hong Kong due to the influx of pregnant women from mainland China. These women seek better healthcare and rights of abode for their children, leading to overcrowded maternity wards and increased delivery costs. Local women express frustration over strained resources, while authorities attempt to manage the situation with stricter border controls and higher hospital fees. Despite these efforts, the demand for maternity services continues to rise, with predictions of a baby boom in the year of the Dragon exacerbating the issue.

What is one of the main reasons pregnant women from mainland China come to Hong Kong?

• To escape the cold weather

• To visit family members

• To gain rights of abode for their child

• To enjoy the local cuisine

How are local residents in Hong Kong reacting to the influx of mainland mothers?

• They are moving to other countries

• They are protesting due to the strain on resources

• They are indifferent to the situation

• They are welcoming them with open arms

What measures are authorities taking to control the influx of expectant mainland mothers?

• Offering free healthcare to all

• Building more hospitals

• Increasing border controls and hospital fees

• Providing free housing

What risk do some desperate pregnant mainlanders take to give birth in Hong Kong?

• They use private clinics

• They bribe hospital staff

• They wait until the last minute and use emergency wards

• They travel to other countries

What is a potential future concern mentioned by doctors regarding childbirth in Hong Kong?

• An increase in hospital closures

• A baby boom due to the Year of the Dragon

• A decrease in birth rates

• A shortage of medical staff