Summary:
"Poor wages and exploitative working conditions are key barriers to adequate healthcare," the report stated. Women complained that doctors advised them not to carry load during pregnancy but they are forced to do so for their daily wages," the report said. Lack of money is the main challenge women face in getting check-ups during pregnancy. "A major challenge women faced working in plantations during pregnancy was carrying heavy baskets. The basket of leaves on their back weigh about 2 kg at the end of the day..