Being A Pregnant Woman In Karimunjawa Is Difficult, Even If You Want An Ultrasound, You Have To Prepare A Million

JAKARTA - Karimunjawa is famous for its beautiful beaches that are liked by tourists. But what is the meaning of beauty if mothers in Karimunjawa, especially those who are pregnant, encounter many obstacles.

Just imagine. In Karimunjawa there is no ultrasound facility. Even though we know how important ultrasound is for pregnant women.

If they want an ultrasound, they must first cross the waters so they can get to Jepara. The minimum cost is only Rp. 1 million. Because it is certain that the residents of Karimunjawa usually stay in Jepara. Not to mention having to face big waves.

So when the Governor of Central Java Ganjar Pranowo came to this place, pregnant women did not want to miss the opportunity. They complained that there was no ultrasound facility in Karimunjawa and asked Ganjar to make efforts to procure the equipment.

"There is no ultrasound device here. To Pak Ganjar, ask for it as soon as possible," said Suyatimah (33), a pregnant woman from Karimunjawa.

According to him, so far to do an ultrasound, Karimunjawa residents who are pregnant have to cross to Jepara. It requires a minimum cost of Rp. 1 million.

"The ultrasound has to go to Jepara, it costs IDR 1 million for one family because they have to stay there," he continued.

In fact, explained Suyatimah, pregnant women are required to have at least one ultrasound during pregnancy. The examination was to determine for sure the condition of the baby in her womb.

“One ultrasound is mandatory. Usually at the age of seven months of pregnancy, "he said.

Meanwhile, Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo conveyed the need to make a priority scale, especially in areas that require special facilities.

“Once again areas that need special facilities because of the distance, so we make a priority scale. If the average pregnancy is seven months, ultrasound must be carried out, then it feels important for us to hold an ultrasound in Karimunjawa so that we don't need to go to Jepara," he said.