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Shahdol NICU Saves 870‑Gram Preterm Baby, Returns Home After 58 Days
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 05:31 PM
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A 870‑gram premature infant was successfully treated at Shahdol district hospital’s NICU for 58 days, gaining weight to 1.7 kg before being discharged home.
The neonatal intensive care unit at Shahdol district hospital treated a 870‑gram preterm baby for 58 days, a record‑length stay for a newborn in the region.
Medical staff monitored the infant’s vital signs, provided respiratory support and specialized nutrition, enabling steady weight gain.
When the child’s weight reached 1.7 kg, doctors deemed her stable enough for discharge, and she was sent home with follow‑up care instructions.
The case has drawn praise from local health officials, who highlighted the team’s dedication and the importance of neonatal care facilities in rural Madhya Pradesh.
Medical staff monitored the infant’s vital signs, provided respiratory support and specialized nutrition, enabling steady weight gain.
When the child’s weight reached 1.7 kg, doctors deemed her stable enough for discharge, and she was sent home with follow‑up care instructions.
The case has drawn praise from local health officials, who highlighted the team’s dedication and the importance of neonatal care facilities in rural Madhya Pradesh.