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Amputee Doctor Becomes Mother Against All Odds
2 May
Summary
- A double-amputee pathologist became a mother after a high-risk pregnancy.
- She is potentially India's first student with 86% disability to finish medical degrees.
- Dr. Shaikh overcame a train accident, court battles, and gestational diabetes.
Dr. Roshan Shaikh, a pathologist with 86% disability, has recently become a mother. This milestone follows a high-risk pregnancy where she delivered a healthy 3.2kg baby girl. Dr. Shaikh, who lost both legs in a train accident after her Class 10 exams, has shown extraordinary resilience throughout her life. She learned to use prosthetic limbs and fought legal battles to continue her medical education, eventually completing both MBBS and MD degrees in pathology. The pregnancy presented numerous challenges due to her condition and the development of gestational diabetes. Medical professionals monitored her closely, noting the potential for complications. Despite these difficulties, Dr. Shaikh's obstetrician confirmed her stable condition post-delivery via C-section. She was discharged four days after the surgery, highlighting her swift recovery aided by early physiotherapy and mobilization with her prosthetic limbs. This achievement represents a profound personal victory, transforming fear and uncertainty into the joy of motherhood.
