[VIDEO] Indonesian Maid Gives Birth In Employer's Home, Conceals Pregnancy For Months
The maid admitted to hiding her pregnancy from her employers.
By Celine Low — 15 Oct 2024, 12:16 PM
A family in Taiwan was shocked to discover that their Indonesian maid had given birth to a baby without assistance in their home
The shocking incident was captured on the home's CCTV at around 7am on 11 September.
In the footage, the maid is seen lying on a bed, covered with a quilt. She squirms uncomfortably for several minutes before a baby's cries are heard. The maid then lifts the quilt, revealing a newborn baby beside her on the bed.
According to Taiwanese media reports, the maid was hired to care for the employer's elderly mother-in-law. Surveillance cameras were installed in the home out of concern for the elderly woman's safety, but the family never expected to witness such a shocking scene.During the incident, the employer's mother-in-law is seen sitting in a wheelchair, seemingly unaware that her caretaker had just given birth on the bed.
The employer was unaware of the maid's pregnancy, as she had submitted a negative pregnancy test before being hired
The employer shared that the maid had been working for the family for about five months and often wore loose clothing, making it difficult to notice any signs of pregnancy.
The Taiwan Employers Association, who reposted the video of the incident, confirmed it in a Facebook post on 7 October. The association clarified that the maid had admitted to concealing her pregnancy from her employers.
"When the foreign worker was questioned, she admitted that the medical documents she submitted during the examination were 'from a friend', and not her own," the association said.
Taiwanese law does not require pregnancy tests for hiring foreign workers. Employers are also prohibited from firing or discriminating against employees due to pregnancy or childbirth. If employers violate these regulations, they may be fined up to NT$1.5 million (approximately RM200,339).
The employer expressed her frustration over the situation as they are unable to replace the maid. They were also forced to assist the maid during her confinement and even took care of her newborn.
According to the Taiwan Employers Association, the baby will be sent back to Indonesia to be cared for by the father
Meanwhile, the maid is expected to continue working for the family, taking care of the employer's mother-in-law.
The association urged the country's Ministry of Health and Welfare to include pregnancy and AIDS tests in the health examination requirements for foreign workers entering the country to prevent similar incidents in the future.
