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Jabalpur Hospital Delivers 5.2-Kilogram Baby by C-Section; Mother and Newborn Stable

Doctors say the infant remains in the Special Newborn Care Unit for glucose monitoring after the rare high‑weight birth.

Overview

  • A baby boy weighing 5.2 kg was delivered by caesarean at Rani Durgavati Elgin Hospital in Jabalpur on Wednesday, according to unit head gynaecologist Dr Bhavana Mishra.
  • Both mother Shubhangi and the newborn are reported to be in good condition, with the paediatric team observing the child in the SNCU as a precaution.
  • Doctors described the case as extremely rare, noting that babies over about 4.5 kg are classified as macrosomic and deliveries can be more complex.
  • Dr Mishra said maternal records showed no diabetes and suggested genetics or good nutrition as likely contributors to the infant’s size.
  • Hospital staff photographed the occasion and images circulated on social media, while local reports say the family could be discharged soon.