Rare Medical Triumph: Kidney Transplant Patient Delivers Healthy Baby in Kolkata

• Manipal Hospital Mukundapur achieved a rare medical success by managing a high-risk pregnancy in a kidney transplant patient.
• Madhabhilata Kundu, 33, underwent a kidney transplant in December 2023 and became pregnant, presenting at 16 weeks gestation.
• Despite multiple complications including risk to the transplanted kidney, anemia, and infection, a multidisciplinary team ensured the safety of mother and child.
• A planned cesarean section at 30 weeks and 3 days resulted in the birth of a healthy baby girl weighing 1.6 kg.
• Both mother and child are now home and healthy, showcasing the success of coordinated medical efforts in high-risk cases.