Mother of Eight Becomes Pregnant Again, Condition Worsens; Doctors Warn Couples About Two Common Mistakes

In a cautionary tale for couples, a woman with eight children recently became pregnant for the ninth time, facing severe complications that left her wheelchair-bound. Doctors say that two common mistakes often put pregnant women at serious risk.

According to gynecologist Dr. Priyanka, the woman arrived at the hospital in an emergency with severe bleeding during her third month of pregnancy. Her hemoglobin level had dropped to a dangerous 5 points, leaving her too weak even for basic care procedures. Immediate treatment was administered to stabilize her condition.

The Two Critical Mistakes

1. Avoiding Contraception: The woman’s previous eight children were all born via normal delivery, with the youngest just six years old. The couple had not used any contraception, leading to an unplanned pregnancy. This, doctors say, is a mistake many couples make.
2. Using Abortion Pills Without Medical Advice: When the pregnancy was detected, the woman waited for 2–2.5 months without undergoing any tests or consulting a doctor. She then took abortion pills on her own, without medical supervision. This self-medication led to excessive bleeding and a life-threatening situation.

Medical Advice

Dr. Priyanka emphasizes that such cases highlight the dangers of self-medication and lack of medical guidance. Couples are strongly advised to:

• Use proper contraceptive methods to prevent unplanned pregnancies
• Never take abortion pills or other medications without consulting a doctor

Risks Increase with Multiple Pregnancies

Experts also note that the more pregnancies a woman has, the higher the risk of complications. Immediate medical attention and preventive care are crucial for maternal health.

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