A rare birth has been reported at MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur, Odisha, where a newborn was born with two heads, one body and one heart. The baby also has two spinal cords, with both heads joined at the chest. The newborn's condition is reported to be critical, and doctors are closely monitoring the baby.
The baby was born on Sunday to Runi Majhi, a resident of Tidipadar village in the Tumudibandh area of Kandhamal district. She was admitted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital before delivering the child.
Doctors noticed the newborn's rare physical condition after birth and shifted the baby from the obstetrics and gynaecology department to the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) under the paediatrics department for specialised care.
The newborn has been under observation and treatment for the past two days. Several senior paediatricians are monitoring the baby's condition.
Baby Weighed 2.6 Kg At Birth
According to doctors, the newborn weighed 2.6 kg at birth. Further examinations will help the medical team determine the next course of treatment.
A professor from the paediatric surgery department is expected to assess the baby before a decision is taken on further medical intervention. Depending on the findings, the newborn may be referred to AIIMS Bhubaneswar or another advanced medical facility for specialised treatment.
Family Worried About Baby's Health, Treatment Costs
The newborn is the first child of Trilochan Majhi and Runi Majhi. The family was initially delighted at the birth but is now worried about the baby's critical condition and future care.
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The child's father said the family was struggling to understand how to deal with the situation. Their financial difficulties have added to their concerns about the cost of treatment and the care the newborn may require.
The family's immediate priority is to ensure that the baby receives appropriate medical attention. Doctors are continuing to monitor the newborn, and further assessments will guide treatment decisions.