Dr. Shama Korpenwar received an urgent call during dinner. A pregnant woman in labor needed immediate help. Without hesitation, Shama and her husband rushed to the hospital 30 km away.
What started as a relaxing trip for Dr. Sayli Shelke turned into an unexpected emergency. She was visiting a close friend in Nanded, also a gynecologist. They had just enjoyed a meal together when the emergency arose.
Dr. Shama and her husband arrived at the hospital in 30 minutes. They found the staff closely monitoring the pregnant woman’s condition. The patient was nine months along, and her water had broken.
Upon examining her, Dr. Shama found that the cervix was only 1 cm open. The amniotic fluid was gone, putting the baby’s life at risk. Dr. Shama informed the family that a natural delivery could take hours.
She explained that without amniotic fluid, the baby could suffocate. Dr. Shama recommended an emergency C-section. The family quickly agreed, understanding the danger.
With her husband as the anesthesiologist and Dr. Sayli by her side, they prepared for surgery. During the surgery, they discovered something unexpected. Dr. Shama found an unusual shape in the uterus and a problematic placenta.
This condition could lead to severe bleeding. To avoid complications, the doctors took measures to control the bleeding. They performed a specific surgery and gave medication to prevent excessive blood loss.
The emergency C-section went well. Both the mother and baby were safe. What began as a simple visit turned into a vital, life-saving mission.
Dr. Shama reflected on their journey. They had been friends since ninth grade, studying together and dreaming big. Now, they were working together as gynecologists, even during a supposed vacation.
Both doctors studied at the same junior college and then attended medical school together. Afterward, they pursued further studies at different places but stayed close friends. What a journey it has been for them!