Would you mind clarifying what all this means? Pn, propinas, ? and how would it be a nightmare? I"m weighing my options here.
I think everything has been covered more or less.
Nightmares? Well, I'm going to stick my neck out and presume as your partner has not advised you or discussed the legalities of entering the DR that he is a bit ignorant and so possibly not in a great job, and so his healthcare will be rubbish.
This could mean you ending up in a public hospital giving birth, and if you don't speak Spanish you could have a terrible time. You know in public hospitals you are not allowed anyone with you while you give birth? and visitors in general are kept down meaning usually a propina (tip/backhander) is needed to be paid to the security to allow anyone in to visit, and then no more than one person. I just mention it as it could be well out of your comfort zone.
And if there illegally, well, that speaks for itself, there are now regs in place to deport illegals, no trial, nothing, just take you to the airport and deport you. How much of a nightmare would that be for you if because you have a new born you are not deported directly, instead 'people' are sent to fetch your child to take with you and meanwhile you are kept in custody with the barrio rats in a holding cell.
Regroup, have your child where you are, there is so much to put in place, especially being pregnant. By the sounds of things you will be putting yourself into an extremely stressful environment.
Congratulations and good luck, which ever route you take.