Maid took illegal abortion pills to terminate baby conceived out of wedlock

DUBAI // A pregnant maid took illegal abortion pills in an attempt to terminate her unborn baby conceived out of wedlock, the Dubai Criminal Court heard.

Prosecutors told the court that Filipina JA fell pregnant after sleeping with a compatriot, identified as J, who is currently on the run.

JA took several types of illegal abortion pills she purchased from another compatriot, referred to as M, who is also on the run.

Court records said JA was admitted to the intensive care unit in Latifa hospital on January 21 this year suffering from bleeding and abdominal pain.

An examination revealed that her uterus was enlarged so staff carried out dilation and curettage procedures before she was transferred to the women’s ward.

JA was discharged from hospital four days later but was required to return for ultrasound tests at the police clinic, which she failed to do.

At Dubai Criminal Court, JA admitted to having sex outside of wedlock and trying to carry out an illegal abortion.

Compatriots J, and M did not appear in court. A verdict will be announced on April 29.

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