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Woman Gives Birth on Roadside After Hospital Denial
26 Apr
Summary
- Pregnant woman delivered a baby boy on the roadside.
- Bystanders and a local doctor provided emergency assistance.
- Concerns raised over alleged denial of treatment at rural hospital.
A 23-year-old pregnant woman, Supriya Nitesh Kale, delivered a baby boy on the roadside in Shirur on Saturday after allegedly being refused admission by the Shirur Rural Hospital. Passers-by and local residents quickly mobilized to assist Kale, who collapsed while rushing to the hospital due to intense labor pains. Dr. Sunita Pote, a gynaecologist, arrived at the scene and performed an emergency roadside delivery.
Women from the community created a makeshift enclosure using sarees for privacy. Dr. Pote noted the mother's severe anemia, with hemoglobin levels at 6, and highlighted the lack of prenatal check-ups, which increased risks. The newborn did not cry initially, causing tense moments until emergency care prompted a response. The mother and child were then transported to Dr. Pote's clinic for further treatment.
The incident has drawn attention to the alleged denial of care at the rural facility and broader issues in emergency maternal healthcare in rural regions. The husband claims they were previously told the hospital no longer handles deliveries. However, the Pune District Civil Surgeon refuted these claims, stating no record of the woman visiting the hospital exists.
