YouTuber and actor Sohini Ganguly has issued her first public statement following the stillbirth of her baby. The incident occurred on August 22, 2025, in Kolkata, clarified from reports and has since sparked discussions on maternal health care and the importance of consistent monitoring in high-risk pregnancies.
According to her sister-in-law, who appeared in a video, Ganguly’s doctor failed to detect the baby’s heartbeat in time, which they believe led to the stillbirth. The family alleged that a delay in proper intervention was the main reason for the tragic outcome.
Sohini Ganguly has announced that she will share supporting documents and evidence to establish their claims. In a video, she stated, “We have everything in black and white and will make it public.” while urging people not to blindly trust the doctor’s version. She confirmed she will soon present proof regarding what she describes as lapses in medical care.
The consulting doctor, identified as Dr. Shivendranath Das, has strongly denied the allegations. According to statements reported by News18, he claimed that all clinical protocols were followed during the course of treatment and that no negligence occurred. He explained that both maternal and fetal monitoring had been conducted as per accepted guidelines and emphasized that not all stillbirths are preventable, even with appropriate care.
He also said that, Sohini Ganguly reported experiencing reduced fetal movement on the night before the stillbirth. In the morning, she consulted him and he examined her in his home and failed to detect a heartbeat of the unborn baby. He advised them to get admitted in the hospital.
The family then went for an ultrasound at another center, which reported the baby as fine. She was later admitted to the hospital, where doctors again failed to find a heartbeat and informed the family of the situation.
The hospital confirmed that the stillbirth occurred but denied negligence, stating that she had underlying high-risk factors, including hypertension and obesity, which could have contributed to the outcome.
Following the incident, angry family members and supporters vandalized parts of the hospital and later targeted the doctor’s residence, prompting police intervention.
Sohini’s doctor, Shivendranath Das highlighted that an immediate ceasarian was not considered since a heartbeat was not detected and it was not an emergency. But after the surgery the cause was found to be the a concealed accidental hemorrhage which led to internal bleeding and resulted in the stillbirth. Despite the risks, the surgery was successful and the mother was saved.
A stillbirth refers to the death of a baby at or after 28 weeks of pregnancy. Globally, stillbirths occur due to various reasons, including complications with the placenta, infections, gestational diabetes, birth defects, or high blood pressure in the mother. In many cases, identifying risk factors early and providing consistent antenatal care can reduce the chances of such outcomes.
Hypertension during pregnancy is considered one of the most significant risk factors for complications. If blood pressure remains uncontrolled, it can reduce the blood flow to the placenta, limiting the oxygen and nutrients the fetus receives. Severe cases may develop into preeclampsia, a condition that can cause organ damage in the mother and increase the risk of premature birth or stillbirth.
Experts emphasize that regular antenatal check-ups, blood pressure monitoring, and timely medical interventions are vital in managing such risks. The World Health Organization recommends frequent fetal monitoring, especially in high-risk pregnancies, to detect complications early and provide life-saving care.
The investigation into her claims is ongoing, and further details are expected once both sides present their evidence.
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