Itanagar, April 24:
In a remarkable medical achievement, a 30-year-old woman from Kurung Kumey district safely delivered healthy, full-term triplets through a caesarean section at Polo Hospital.
Triplet pregnancies are widely regarded as high-risk due to increased chances of complications for both the mother and the babies. Such cases are most often associated with assisted reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization (IVF). However, in this instance, the pregnancy was entirely natural, making it exceptionally rare.
The complex surgical procedure was successfully led by gynaecologist Dr Posting Bayang Neri, along with MS Dr Meli Dodum. Despite the inherent risks involved in multiple births, the medical team reported that the operation proceeded smoothly without any intra-operative or post-operative complications.
Dr Neri highlighted the uniqueness of the case, stating that spontaneous triplet pregnancies carried to full term are extremely uncommon. He further confirmed that both the mother and the newborns are in stable condition and recovering well, reflecting a highly successful maternal and neonatal outcome.
According to hospital sources, each of the three babies weighed approximately 2.3 kilograms at birth, an impressive weight for triplets, and none required admission to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
Authorities at Polo Hospital commended the medical team for their expertise and coordinated effort in ensuring a safe delivery. They noted that full-term natural triplet births without complications are exceedingly rare, making this case a significant milestone for the hospital and the region’s healthcare system.
