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Childbirth | Rising cost of motherhood

A t the outpatient department of a private hospital in Delhi, a young, eight-month pregnant woman (name withheld) is in tears, pleading with her gynaecologist to perform a Caesarean section. There is no medical emergency, nor is the baby ready. It’s just that she wants her child to share a birthday with her late father.

A t the outpatient department of a private hospital in Delhi, a young, eight-month pregnant woman (name withheld) is in tears, pleading with her gynaecologist to perform a Caesarean section. There is no medical emergency, nor is the baby ready. It’s just that she wants her child to share a birthday with her late father.

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