Timely Multidisciplinary Care at Fortis Hiranandani Hospital Helps 34 week Pregnant Woman Recover From Life Threatening Anaphylactic shock

TIMELY MULTIDISCIPLINARY CARE AT FORTIS HIRANANDANI HOSPITAL HELPS 34-WEEK PREGNANT WOMAN RECOVER FROM LIFE-THREATENING ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK  

- The patient was brought to the hospital in critical condition on ventilatory and inotropic support; coordinated ICU and obstetric care helped stabilise both the mother and the foetus - 

  Doctors at Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Navi Mumbai successfully treated Mrs. Richa Pawan Mishra, a 26-year-old woman who was in her third trimester (34 weeks), after she developed severe anaphylactic shock following the administration of an antenatal injection on July 1st, 2026. She was transferred to Fortis Hiranandani Hospital in a critical condition and was managed under the care of Dr Hina Shaikh, Consultant – Gynecology and Obstetrics, with support from the team at the Intensive Care Unit team at Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Navi Mumbai. 

 The Patient had initially been admitted to a local healthcare facility with symptoms associated with possible preterm labour. During the course of her antenatal treatment, she was administered for an injection intended to support fetal lung maturity in anticipation of a possible premature delivery. Within approximately 30 minutes of receiving the injection, she developed sudden breathlessness, lost consciousness and suffered circulatory collapse, with her blood pressure and pulse becoming difficult to record. Following the sudden deterioration in her condition, Mrs Mishra was intubated and started on ventilatory & inotropic support. Owing to the need for advanced intensive care and mechanical ventilation, she was transferred to Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi, on the same day for specialized critical care. 

On arrival, the patient was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and placed under the care of a multidisciplinary team, where she required a ventilator to help her breathe and medicines to maintain her blood pressure & blood circulation. Since anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic reaction that can rapidly affect both the mother and the unborn baby, the medical team closely monitored her breathing, brain function and vital signs. At the same time, the baby's health was regularly assessed through foetal heart-rate monitoring, ultrasound scans and tests to ensure movement and wellbeing. These assessments consistently showed that the baby remained healthy and did not show any signs of distress. 

Speaking about the treatment approach, Dr Hina Shaikh, Consultant – Gynecology and Obstetrics, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Navi Mumbai, said, “When the patient was brought to us in a critical condition, our immediate priority was to stabilize the mother while continuously assessing the condition of the foetus. Serial foetal monitoring, ultrasonography, Doppler studies and non-stress tests remained reassuring, which allowed us to continue the pregnancy under close observation instead of proceeding with an emergency delivery.”  

Over the next few days, her condition steadily improved. She became more alert, her blood pressure and circulation stabilised, and the medicines supporting her blood pressure were gradually reduced. As her breathing improved, the medical team slowly reduced ventilator support. She was then able to maintain normal oxygen levels, first with minimal oxygen support and later while breathing comfortably on her own. She was also started on gentle movement, chest physiotherapy, breathing exercises and oral food. Her vital signs and test results continued to improve, while regular monitoring showed that the foetus remained stable with no signs of distress. On July 8th, 2026, she was shifted from the ICU to the ward in a conscious and stable condition, breathing normally without ventilator or blood-pressure support. 

 Following continued improvement, Mrs. Mishra was discharged from Fortis Hiranandani Hospital on July 13th, 2026, in a stable condition. She has been advised to continue regular pregnancy-related check-ups and close monitoring of the baby, with delivery expected in the next two to three weeks unless an earlier delivery becomes medically necessary. Her suspected allergy to dexamethasone has also been recorded, and the family has been advised to avoid the medicine in the future.  

Expressing his gratitude, the patient's husband said, “It was an extremely difficult and frightening situation for our family when Richa’s condition suddenly became critical. We are deeply thankful to the doctors, nurses, and the entire team at Fortis for their care and support. The team kept us informed throughout the treatment and took excellent care of both Richa and our unborn baby.”  

Speaking about the patient’s recovery, Dr Ashutosh Pandey, Facility Director, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Navi Mumbai, said, “Managing a life-threatening emergency in an advanced stage of pregnancy requires speed, clinical precision and close coordination across multiple specialties. Our critical care, obstetrics, nursing and support teams worked together to stabilize the patient while ensuring the continuous wellbeing of the unborn child. Her recovery and discharge in a stable condition reflects the importance of timely referral, advanced critical-care infrastructure and a coordinated, patient-centric approach.”  

Early stabilization of the mother, continuous fetal assessment and access to specialized critical-care infrastructure can played a significant role in protecting the health and safety of both the expectant mother and the unborn child.