Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Tears marked the corridors of Indore’s MY Hospital on Tuesday afternoon, as the family of a critically ill conjoined twin girl chose to take her home, ending a two-week stay in the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit.
The baby, born on July 22 in Pachpur village of Dewas district, was admitted to MY Hospital shortly after birth. Doctors placed her on oxygen support and began tube feeding, but despite intensive care, her condition remained critical and showed no signs of improvement.
“She needed round-the-clock monitoring. We were transparent with the family that her chances of survival were very slim,” said a senior hospital official, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Over the 15 days in hospital, the family says they spent more than Rs 30,000 — a substantial burden for them. Eventually, faced with both financial strain and emotional exhaustion, they chose to bring the child home.
“We asked the doctors every day, hoping for a positive sign. But they could never give us any assurance. We felt helpless,” said the baby’s grandfather, his voice breaking.
Dr Sunil Arya, who was overseeing the case, confirmed that the discharge was carried out under the LAMA (Leave Against Medical Advice) protocol. “The family was informed about the risks. They still wished to take the baby home. It was their decision,” he said.
The baby was officially discharged from MY Hospital around 3 p.m. on Tuesday.
