Emergency Delivery Leads to Chaos at Etah Medical College

In a surprising turn of events, a woman in Etah went into labor while seeking treatment for kidney stone pain at a medical college's emergency department. Her husband, who has been away for work for a year, was outraged by the unexpected delivery, leading to a chaotic scene in the hospital. The newborn was admitted to the Special Neonatal Care Unit but tragically passed away during transport to a specialized facility. This incident has raised questions about communication and care in emergency situations.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 13, 2026, 12:33 IST

Unexpected Delivery in Emergency Room

Late Sunday night, a woman arrived at the emergency department of a medical college in Etah, complaining of severe kidney stone pain. To everyone's surprise, she went into labor shortly after her arrival, leading to a chaotic scene as her husband expressed his outrage.

Around 2 AM, the woman was brought in by relatives. Upon examination, the attending physician suspected she might be pregnant due to her large abdomen, but the woman denied it. Consequently, she was administered pain relief injections. After a while, she requested to use the restroom.

When she did not return for an extended period, another woman accompanying her checked on her and discovered that she had given birth. Nursing staff quickly responded, taking the newborn to the Special Neonatal Care Unit (SNCU) due to the critical condition, while the mother was admitted to the gynecology ward.

The woman's husband, who has been working away from home for the past year, questioned how his wife could be pregnant without informing anyone. His frustration escalated into a disturbance as he followed the staff from the emergency room to the gynecology ward.

Dr. Sadhana Singh, head of the obstetrics department, stated that the woman was admitted around 2:30 AM. Typically, new mothers are monitored for 48 hours, but the husband insisted on taking her home. Following necessary procedures, the woman was discharged with him the next morning.

Newborn's Condition Critical
Dr. Singh noted that the premature delivery left the newborn in a precarious state. The infant was admitted to the SNCU for treatment but was later referred to Agra for advanced care. Tragically, the baby passed away en route.

Mother of Six
According to family members, the woman is already a mother of six. Her husband has been away for work for a year, and the revelation of the late-night delivery sparked a dispute among relatives, leading to further chaos in the hospital.