Birth care for asylum seekers of 'unacceptable' level, researchers conclude
Professor Franx calls the lack of care for pregnant asylum seekers in the Netherlands unacceptable and stresses that every woman has a right to the same quality of birth care. An analysis of 80 files shows that nearly half of asylum seekers do not see health care providers until after 12 weeks of pregnancy, meaning that important tests are not taken in a timely manner and medical transfers cause missed appointments and increased stress.