As the February 20 deadline looms, expectant Indian mothers in the US are scrambling to deliver their babies before a major shift in immigration policy takes effect. Under President Donald Trump’s executive order, babies born after this date to non-permanent residents will no longer automatically receive US citizenship.
This move aims to curb birthright citizenship, which has been a long-standing practice in the United States. The changes have led to a wave of pre-emptive actions by expectant parents, particularly those on temporary visas.
Many are opting for preterm C-sections to ensure their babies are born before the deadline, securing US citizenship for their children.
Dr SD Rama, who works at a maternity clinic in New Jersey, said she has received many requests for preterm deliveries. “A woman who is seven months pregnant came with her husband to schedule an early delivery. She’s due in March,” According to media reports
