Gangtok, Jan. 24 -- Indian women on temporary work visas in the US are opting for preterm C-section deliveries to beat the February 19 deadline imposed by an executive order signed by President Donald Trump. The order redefines birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, stripping automatic citizenship rights from children born to non-permanent residents.

The race to meet the deadline has led to a spike in demand for early deliveries. Doctors in the US report an uptick in consultations from expectant Indian mothers, many of whom are in their third trimester. Dr. S.G. Mukkala, a Texas-based obstetrician, shared that he has spoken to 20 couples in just a few days. "They're desperate. Some couples understand the risks but still feel th...