AIIMS Medical Board Advises Against Terminating 28-Week Pregnancy Despite Abnormalities
Serious abnormalities detected in foetus: Terminating 28-week pregnancy would pose serious risks to mother, AIIMS board tells HC
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A medical board from AIIMS New Delhi advised against terminating a 28-week pregnancy due to severe intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), citing serious risks to the mother. The Delhi High Court disposed of the woman's plea after she accepted the medical advice, while proceedings concerning the conduct of doctors at another hospital remain pending.
- 01AIIMS New Delhi's medical board advised against terminating a 28-week pregnancy due to risks to the mother.
- 02The fetus showed severe intrauterine growth restriction but no genetic abnormalities were detected.
- 03The Delhi High Court had previously directed AIIMS to reassess the case after dissatisfaction with another hospital's report.
- 04The board highlighted potential complications from extreme prematurity if the pregnancy were terminated.
- 05The court is still reviewing the conduct of doctors at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital regarding their earlier recommendations.
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In a report to the Delhi High Court, the medical board of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi advised against terminating a 28-week pregnancy due to severe intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). The board emphasized that such a procedure would pose serious risks to the mother, particularly since she had previously undergone a caesarean section. While the fetus was deemed to have a 'guarded prognosis,' no genetic abnormalities were found. The court had previously asked AIIMS to reassess the case after expressing dissatisfaction with a report from the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, which recommended continuing the pregnancy. The AIIMS report warned of complications associated with extreme prematurity, such as lung immaturity and respiratory distress. The board recommended regular follow-ups and scans, and the family accepted this medical advice, leading to the disposal of the plea. However, the court is still reviewing the actions of the doctors at RML Hospital for not adequately addressing the feasibility of termination as directed.
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This case highlights the complexities surrounding pregnancy termination laws in India, particularly for cases involving severe fetal abnormalities. It underscores the need for thorough medical evaluations and adherence to legal frameworks.
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