Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Family Alleges Three-Day Wait After Foetal Death At Satna Hospital
A 22-year-old woman named Anshu Kol went to a hospital in Satna for childbirth.
She was first taken to a health centre in Jaitwara on September 20.
Doctors there found that the baby’s heartbeat was low and sent her to the district hospital.
The family said hospital doctors later told them that the baby had died before birth.
They said Anshu still had not delivered after three days and was uncomfortable.
Hospital officials said they were giving her medicine to start labour.
They also said a normal delivery can take time in this situation.
Doctors said they would perform a Caesarean section if her condition required it.
Anshu Kol, 22, was admitted to Satna District Hospital on September 20 after referral from Jaitwara.
Her family said doctors later informed them that the foetus had died in the womb.
The family alleged that she waited three days for delivery while experiencing discomfort.
Civil surgeon Amar Singh said doctors were attempting to induce a normal delivery with medicines.
Doctors said a Caesarean section would be performed if necessary, depending on her condition.
- Who
- Anshu Kol, a 22-year-old pregnant woman, her family, and doctors at Satna District Hospital.
- What
- The family alleged that Kol waited three days for delivery after doctors said the foetus had died in the womb.
- When
- She was taken to a health centre on September 20 and admitted to the district hospital at about 11:30 p.m. that day; the family reported a three-day wait afterward.
- Where
- Satna District Hospital in Madhya Pradesh, after an initial visit to the Community Health Centre in Jaitwara.
- Why
- Doctors said they were attempting to induce a normal delivery with medicines, while the family requested immediate delivery because of her discomfort.
Family’s allegations
Hospital’s explanation
Length of wait
Family’s allegations
The family said Kol had been waiting for delivery for three days after being told that the foetus had died.
Hospital’s explanation
Doctors said a normal delivery can sometimes take time after foetal death and that Kol remained under medical supervision.
Urgency of treatment
Family’s allegations
The family said Kol continued to experience discomfort and needed immediate treatment.
Hospital’s explanation
The civil surgeon said medicines were being administered to induce labour, with Caesarean delivery planned if necessary.
- Patient
- Anshu Kol, 22
- Initial facility
- Community Health Centre, Jaitwara
- Referral reason
- Low foetal heartbeat
- District hospital admission
- Around 11:30 p.m. on September 20
- Reported medical finding
- The foetus had died in the womb
- Hospital’s stated approach
- Medicines to induce labour and attempt a normal delivery
- Contingency treatment
- Caesarean section if required based on her condition