Mother Unites With Baby After 10 Days on Ventilator
Dr. Arfa Sajadin united with her new born baby after being on a ventilator for 10 days.
Dr Arfa Sajadin is a 25 year old doctor from West Bengal. She was pregnant and was to deliver soon when she tested positive for the coronavirus. The doctors felt that there would be danger to her unborn baby, so they conducted a Caesarean section delivery. However, three days after the delivery, Dr Arfa's condition worsened. As her oxygen levels dropped drastically, she was put on ventilator support. She was very critical. But she was encouraged by her fellow doctors. They regularly showed her the baby on video call. Dr Arfa fought on. After 10 days of intense fight against the deadly disease, she emerged victorious. She was fine.
She broke down as she took her baby into her arms for the first time ever, after battling COVID-19 in a hospital for several days. A video of the same has gone viral. The video shows the young doctor crying as she gently takes the baby into her arms. Her family members can be heard profusely thanking the doctors who saved her life against all odds.
Dr Sajadin's story shows us the struggles of doctors and other healthcare workers amid the pandemic. Many of these Covid warriors have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. The Indian Medical Association says over 640 doctors have died during the ongoing second wave that has been killing hundreds of Covid patients every day.
