In a remarkable medical success, an IVF baby born at just 26 weeks of gestation overcame severe preterm complications and was successfully discharged from Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) after three months of intensive care. The infant, delivered on October 9, weighed only 726 grams at birth, placing the baby in the extremely preterm category.
Premature infants at such an early stage typically face a multitude of challenges and require extensive medical intervention to survive. In this case, the two main hurdles were extremely preterm birth and low birth weight. Despite these obstacles, the baby made a strong recovery, with dedicated care in GMCH’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). By the time of discharge, the baby had gained significant weight, reaching 1530 grams.
On January 13, as the state of Assam celebrated Uruka on the eve of Magh Bihu, the baby was discharged and joyfully taken home by mother Dhanjita Pathak and her family, marking a major milestone in their journey.
Dr. Tanma Saikia Das, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at GMCH, explained that the mother, who had struggled with infertility for five years, had faced financial difficulties that initially delayed treatment. After two cycles of IVF, the couple finally conceived.
“An emergency C-section was performed at the 26th week due to the baby’s critical condition, which included respiratory complications. At the time of discharge, all vital parameters were normal,” said Dr. Gautam Medhi, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at GMCH.
The success story highlights both the medical advancements in neonatal care and the resilience of the infant, and is a cause for celebration for the family and medical staff involved.
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