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Pregnant Woman Defies Saudi Abortion Risks, Gives Birth

12/17/2025

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Edith Ingasiani concealed her pregnancy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, due to the risk of imprisonment for unmarried women.
Her friends suggested an illegal abortion, but she chose to keep the child and avoid facilities that could report her.
She labored alone with a midwife and gave birth to a girl on January 20, 2016, shortly after her 42nd birthday, illustrating challenges for women in restrictive environments.

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Story summary

Edith Ingasiani concealed her pregnancy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, due to the risk of imprisonment for unmarried women.
Her friends suggested an illegal abortion, but she chose to keep the child and avoid facilities that could report her.
She labored alone with a midwife and gave birth to a girl on January 20, 2016, shortly after her 42nd birthday, illustrating challenges for women in restrictive environments.