Hyderabad, 28th Oct 2026 : A recent case at Yashoda Hospitals, Malakpet, involved a woman in her 20s who came in at about 29 weeks of pregnancy because her baby was moving less than usual. Her history was complicated. She had faced a previous pregnancy loss, a past blood clot in the leg, high blood pressure and low platelets in an earlier pregnancy. She was already on blood-thinning medicines under close supervision.
Her scans showed a large chorioangioma, a benign growth in the placenta, near the point where the umbilical cord attaches. Small ones are often harmless, but large ones can strain the baby’s circulation and affect growth. The scans also showed that the baby was growing slower than expected and that blood flow to the placenta was reduced. A heart tracing of the baby was non-reactive, a sign that the baby may not be coping well.
Given these findings, the obstetric team decided on an emergency caesarean section under regional anaesthesia. A preterm baby girl weighing 930 grams was born. The placenta showed a small clot behind it, suggesting early separation, and the growth was sent for laboratory examination. After surgery, low platelets were noted and a haematologist was consulted. The mother & baby were discharged in stable condition with follow-up tests and specialist reviews planned.
“A baby moving less than usual is one of the simplest warning signs a mother can notice,” said Dr. Haripriya Vedantham, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. “Coming in early gives the team time to assess the baby and decide on the safest next step. No mother should wait until the next day.”
Dr. Lepakshi Dasari, Consultant Gynaecologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon, said: “When a pregnancy carries several risks at once, a single decision is rarely enough. Growth scans, blood flow studies and the baby’s heart tracing need to be read together, and the plan should be reviewed again and again.”
Dr. Pawan Poddar, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, added: “Women with a past history of clots or blood pressure problems need a heart and circulation check during pregnancy. It helps the team plan treatment and anaesthesia with more confidence.”
This case shows why women with a history of pregnancy loss, clotting problems or high blood pressure benefit from planned, specialist-led antenatal care. Regular scans, daily attention to the baby’s movements, and prompt reporting of any change help the care team act in good time.
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