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Chandigarh, Mar.25, 2026:- The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team at Shalby Hospital Mohali has successfully treated and discharged an extremely premature baby girl born at just 29 weeks of gestation, weighing only 850 grams.
Dr. Amit Nagpal, who led the NICU team, said that the mother, a 7-month pregnant woman with a history of three previous abortions, was admitted with severe preeclampsia—a life-threatening condition characterized by dangerously high blood pressure, posing significant risks to both mother and baby. Due to uncontrolled hypertension, the medical team performed an emergency Lower Segment Caesarean Section (LSCS) to ensure the safety of both.
At birth, the newborn experienced severe respiratory distress and required immediate admission to the NICU. She was placed on Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) support and managed as per established protocols for extreme prematurity and extremely low birth weight (ELBW).
Speaking on the case, Dr. Nagpal said that the infant faced multiple complications during her hospital stay, including apnea of prematurity, persistent respiratory challenges, septicemia, feeding intolerance, and neonatal jaundice.
Each complication was carefully managed through a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring continuous monitoring and timely interventions, he informed.
Dr. Balvin Kaur Ghai, Senior Gynecologist said," Over the course of treatment, the baby showed gradual improvement. Nutritional support was initiated through tube feeding, followed by progression to spoon feeding and eventually direct breastfeeding. After an intensive 8-week stay in the NICU and consistent weight gain, the infant was discharged in stable condition."
Dr. Ghai also highlighted that preeclampsia affects approximately 5–10% of pregnancies in India and is a major cause of medically indicated preterm deliveries. She emphasized the importance of early diagnosis and timely intervention in managing such high-risk pregnancies.
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