A 37-year-old woman from Haryana delivered a male child after having ten daughters, in a medically high-risk but successful birth. The delivery, which required blood transfusion, highlights the health implications of multiple pregnancies and brings attention to maternal care needs and ongoing efforts to improve sex ratio balance in the state.
A 37-year-old woman from Jind district, Haryana, delivered a male child on January 4, 2026, after previously giving birth to ten daughters. The delivery occurred at Ojas Hospital and Maternity Home in Uchana, a private healthcare facility. Medical staff classified the case as high risk due to the woman’s extensive obstetric history and the cumulative physiological stress of multiple pregnancies.
The woman was admitted to the hospital on January 3, 2026, and delivered the following day through a normal vaginal delivery. Treating doctors reported that she required three units of blood transfusion, a common intervention in cases involving maternal anaemia or peripartum blood loss. Despite these risks, both the mother and the newborn were reported to be clinically stable and were discharged within 24 hours, in line with standard postnatal care protocols when no complications persist.
The newborn is the eleventh child of the couple. The father, a 38-year-old daily wage worker, stated that he and his family were content with all their children and rejected allegations that gender bias drove their reproductive decisions. He also stated that his daughters are enrolled in school, with the eldest currently studying in Class 12. The family named the newborn Dilkhush, a name chosen by the siblings.
From a medical standpoint, repeated pregnancies increase the risk of maternal anaemia, postpartum haemorrhage, nutritional depletion, and hypertensive disorders. The World Health Organization identifies high parity, defined as five or more births, as a factor associated with elevated maternal and neonatal health risks. Each additional pregnancy places increasing demands on cardiovascular, metabolic, and haematological systems, which explains why clinicians categorize such deliveries as high risk even when outcomes are favorable.1
The case has attracted attention because it occurred in Haryana, a state that has historically recorded a low sex ratio at birth. In response, India has implemented legal measures such as the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, alongside public awareness programs like Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, to curb sex-selective practices. According to recent government data, Haryana’s sex ratio at birth improved to 923 girls per 1,000 boys in 2025, the highest figure recorded in the state since 2019, though district-level variations persist.2
This report highlights the intersection of maternal health, reproductive decision-making, and population-level demographic trends. While the delivery resulted in a positive clinical outcome, it underscores the importance of accessible family planning services, antenatal surveillance, and nutritional support for women with multiple prior pregnancies. The case also reflects ongoing efforts to monitor and improve gender balance and maternal health outcomes in northern India.
References
World Health Organization. WHO Recommendations on Antenatal Care for a Positive Pregnancy Experience. Geneva: World Health Organization, 2018. Accessed December 15, 2025. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241549912.
Government of India. Sample Registration System Statistical Report 2025. New Delhi: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India, 2025. Accessed December 15, 2025. https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/46172/download/50420/SRS_STAT_2023.pdf.
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