High Risk Pregnancy Treatment in India

Emma Iyer, a 42-year-old first-time mother...

Emma Iyer, a 42-year-old first-time mother and senior architect, was overjoyed to be pregnant after years of fertility treatments. Her initial scans revealed a low-lying placenta (placenta previa). At 28 weeks, she experienced a sudden, painless bright red bleed, leading to an emergency hospital admission. Her Obstetrician, Dr. Evans, explained that due to her age, the placenta previa, and a new diagnosis of gestational hypertension, her pregnancy was now classified as high-risk. The recommendation was immediate hospitalization for close monitoring, a course of steroid injections to accelerate the baby's lung development, and a planned Cesarean section at 34 weeks. Emma spent six anxious weeks on hospital bed rest, grappling with fear for her baby and guilt about her demanding career being put on hold. The planned C-section was performed successfully, delivering a 4.5 lb baby boy, Arjun, who needed a three-week stay in the NICU for feeding and growing. Post-delivery, Emma's hypertension resolved. The emotional journey was a rollercoaster: initial terror and vulnerability transformed into profound gratitude and a fierce, protective love. While the start was traumatic, seeing Arjun thrive helped her reframe the experience as their first challenge overcome together.