'I had 36 transfusions during my pregnancy'
'The first time I saw my daughter's face, I forgot all the suffering during pregnancy,' says Kinjal Lati, from Ahmedabad, India.
TL;DR
- Kinjal Lati, diagnosed with beta-thalassemia major, underwent 36 blood transfusions during her pregnancy.
- Beta-thalassemia major is a severe genetic blood disorder affecting hemoglobin production, requiring regular transfusions for survival.
- Pregnancy for women with beta-thalassemia major is high-risk due to the increased blood and iron demands, and potential complications.
- Despite the risks, Kinjal Lati delivered a healthy baby girl.
- The article discusses the genetic basis of thalassemia and the importance of genetic counseling and premarital testing in India.
- Thalassemia affects millions worldwide, with India having a high number of children born with the severe form, beta-thalassemia major.