Miracle Baby Born Following a Challenging Pregnancy History at Kailash Hospital

After the heartbreaking loss of seven children, a couple found hope at Kailash Hospital, Sector-27, Noida. Desperate for a solution, they sought consultation from the hospital's expert FETAL MEDICINE doctor to address their challenges. Through precise diagnosis and expert care, they were able to welcome a healthy baby into the world, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the hospital's Fetal Medicine specialists.

Presentation of Symptoms

The patient had experienced a series of antenatal and neonatal demise of their babies in their previous pregnancies, leading to a sense of hopelessness. However, during this pregnancy, she was diagnosed to be ICT positive and sought consultation for the same at Fetal Medicine department, Kailash sector 27, Noida. The couple was explained that the mother has developed a condition called as Rh Isoimmunization.

Condition Overview

Rh antigen is factor that is present on the red blood cells of humans. Its presence makes our blood group as positive. Rh isoimmunization is a condition in which mother’s blood group is Rh negative and father is Rh positive. The baby in the womb is Rh positive. After delivery, when the mixing of the blood occurs, then baby’s Rh-positive red cells enter the maternal circulation. The mother’s immune system recognizes it a s foreign and mounts an immune response against Rh positive cells. Hence, the mother develops antibodies against Rh antigen and is now, RH ISO-IMMUNIZED. In the subsequent pregnancy, if the baby in the womb is Rh positive, then these antibodies can cross the placenta and cause fetal anemia. Progressive fetal anemia can lead to hydrops (fluid accumulation in the fetus), and even, stillbirth or neonatal demise, if not properly managed. This was what was happening in this couple in the previous pregnancies.

Treatment Plan

The patient was under the care of Dr Neha Gupta, in the Fetal medicine department in Kailash hospital, sector 27, Noida. She was regularly followed up by ultrasound to check for fetal anemia. At around 27weeks, the fetal anemia developed. Under the care of Dr Neha Gupta and Dr Pratima Dash, the first intra-uterine transfusion was given. Intra-uterine transfusion is the procedure in which O negative blood, after thorough checking, is transfused via the umbilical cord into the baby to correct the anemia. A second IUT was given at 32 weeks to tide over the ongoing anemia. She delivered at 35 weeks.

Throughout the pregnancy, the patient received regular monitoring and care, ensuring both her health and the health of the baby. The patient was delivered by obstetrician, Dr Nandita Gusain Barthwal. The hospital’s NICU team, headed by Dr. Rajiv Malhotra, Neonatologist, took care of the baby after birth.

The blood for IUT and exchange transfusion, was prepared by our blood bank, under the care of Dr Sunil.

Outcome and Follow-Up

Thanks to the successful intrauterine transfusion, we were able to pull this pregnancy uptil 35 weeks. Followed by expert care by our NICU team. Thanks to the combined efforts of the Fetal Medicine, Blood bank, Obstetrician, and the Neonatology teams, the baby is now two months old and is in excellent health.

The parents were deeply grateful for the compassionate care they received, acknowledging the exceptional expertise and support from the hospital staff. The family is overjoyed to bring their miracle baby home.

Conclusion

This inspiring story highlights the incredible work of Kailash Hospital’s Fetal Medicine department in overcoming the most challenging pregnancy condition. The collaboration between specialists in Fetal Medicine, Blood bank, Obstetrician and Neonatology ensured a successful outcome, offering hope and joy to the family, who had previously faced unimaginable loss. If you're looking for hope or know someone who might be, this story is a testament to the miracles that modern medicine can bring.