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 challenges do expectant mothers from mainland China face when giving birth in Hong Kong?

What are the reasons some mainland mothers choose to give birth in Hong Kong?

How has the influx of mainland mothers affected local women in Hong Kong?

What measures are authorities in Hong Kong taking to manage the situation with expectant mainland mothers?

What predictions are doctors making regarding the birth rate in the year of the Dragon?