Navi Mumbai: An eight-month pregnant woman, Richa Mishra (26), who was shifted to Fortis Hospital, Belapur, in critical condition after she was administered a standard pre-delivery injection at NMMC hospital in Airoli on July 1, has recovered after timely multi-disciplinary care by the doctors at Fortis Hospital, and even her foetus is safe. She was discharged from the hospital on July 13, reports George Mendonca.Unfortunately, another 8-month pregnant woman, Sonam Dongre (23) had died along with her unborn baby, allegedly due to medical negligence by the medical staff at NMMC’s Rajmata Jijau hospital in Airoli on July 1, when she was administered a pre-delivery injection.A spokesperson of Fortis Hospital said, “The 34-week pregnant woman Richa Mishra recovered from life-threatening Anaphylactic shock, following the administration of antenatal injection at NMMC hospital, which occurs within seconds or minutes of exposure to an allergen. It causes blood pressure to drop dangerously low and airways to narrow, preventing oxygen from reaching vital organs. The patient was brought to the hospital in critical condition on ventilatory support; coordinated ICU and obstetric care helped stabilise both the mother and the foetus.Dr Hina Shaikh, Consultant – Gynaecology and Obstetrics at Fortis Hospital, said, “When the patient Richa Mishra was brought to us in a critical condition, our immediate priority was to stabilise the mother while continuously assessing the condition of the foetus. Serial foetal monitoring, ultrasonography, Doppler studies and non-stress tests remained reassuring, which allowed us to continue the pregnancy under close observation instead of proceeding with an emergency delivery. Over the next few days, her condition steadily improved. She became more alert, her blood pressure and circulation stabilised, and the medicines supporting her blood pressure were gradually reduced. As her breathing improved, the medical team slowly reduced ventilator support. She was then able to maintain normal oxygen levels, first with minimal oxygen support and later while breathing comfortably on her own. She was also started on gentle movement, chest physiotherapy, breathing exercises and oral food. Her vital signs and test results continued to improve, while regular monitoring showed that the foetus remained stable with no signs of distress. On July 8th, 2026, she was shifted from the ICU to the ward in a conscious and stable condition, breathing normally without a ventilator or blood-pressure support.Dr Khan added, “She has been advised to continue regular pregnancy-related check-ups and close monitoring of the baby, with delivery expected in the next two to three weeks unless an earlier delivery becomes medically necessary. Her suspected allergy to dexamethasone has also been recorded, and the family has been advised to avoid the medicine in the future.”
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