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AIIMS Denies Pregnancy Termination Request Amidst Fetal Risks
8 May
Summary
- AIIMS board advised against termination at 28 weeks due to maternal risks.
- Fetus has guarded prognosis due to severe growth restriction.
- Family accepted medical advice, court disposed of the plea.
A 29-year-old woman's plea to terminate her 28-week pregnancy was denied by an AIIMS New Delhi medical board. The board advised against the procedure, citing serious risks to the mother, particularly due to her previous caesarean section. While the fetus has a guarded prognosis due to severe intrauterine growth restriction, no genetic abnormalities were detected.
The medical board indicated a high probability of intrauterine fetal demise in the coming weeks, but noted this would not immediately endanger the mother. They recommended weekly follow-ups. The Delhi High Court had directed AIIMS to re-examine the case after dissatisfaction with a previous report from RML Hospital.
The petitioner's counsel informed the court that the family accepted the AIIMS advice, leading to the disposal of the plea. However, the court has kept pending proceedings regarding the conduct of doctors at RML Hospital, who were previously criticized for not directly addressing the feasibility of termination.
