Neha Mathur had been married to Gautam
Mathur for eight years. In these eight years of married life, the couple has
had two children. They are aged five and two years. Problems arose when Neha
conceived her third child only within a year of giving birth to her two year
old. The general health of Neha saw a marked deterioration. She was not in the
physical condition that was healthy enough for childbirth. On the other hand,
the financial condition of the family was in no way enough to support three
children at the time. As a result of the difficult times, tension arose between
the family members and it was directly affecting the health of Neha as well as
the mental conditions of the children in the house. Gautam had too much load at
work and this problem only added to his stress. The only solution that seemed
possible in this situation was that of an abortion.
However, abortion is a process that requires skilled surgery and also
counseling is important. Clearly, the couple had not made any family planning.
Summary
of Neha’s condition before treatment
Neha had lost a lot weight in an unhealthy way and
her physical condition was weak. She was not being able to communicate with her
husband as they were having tension in the relation. The alienation of Neha was
acting as an agent of manic depression, which was not only harmful for her
health and her children, but also for her unborn child. Apart from that, being
a mother in an Indian culture, she was not completely ready for an abortion and
she was also scared of the whole process. Therefore, it can be said that Neha
Mathur was wrecked emotionally as well as physically. It could have been
avoided with proper family planning.
The
stage of Neha’s treatment: before surgery
Neha Mathur needed psychological counseling before
she could be ready for the surgical abortion. It was important that she felt
courageous and grew a strong heart so that she could withstand the strain of a
surgery. Therefore, the first step of Neha’s treatment included several
sessions of counseling that opened her up emotionally. She was made ready by
empathetic interactions for aborting her child. The counselor managed to
convince her that aborting the child was the best option for bringing back the
stability in her life. The session was important for Neha to free herself from
the stigmatized mentality imposed upon her by the society. It was only after
her depression was mended completely that the doctors brought her to the
operation theatre.
Treatment:
post surgery:
The treatment was not over after the surgery. This
segment was the most important part of the treatment. The segment not only
needed Neha but also required Gautam to participate. In this segment, the
couple was educated about family planning. They were given a full and detailed
lecture in the availability and the functionality of the different modes of
contraceptives. This was important so that they do not have to face such
situations again. Family planning is
the key to healthy living of a family.
Neha’s
final condition:
At the end of the treatment, Neha was healed as far
as her depression was concerned. She was a confident woman and now she knew how
to take care of herself. Her health was medically perfect and it was only a
matter of time before she regained her physical strength again. As you know a
proper family plan is a must.
Disclaimer: This is a scripted document based on the
actual problems prevailing in the medical spheres. The characters referred here
are fictitious but the problems and symptoms discussed and remedies suggested
are based on real life experiences.
Dr TIRTHANKAR DASGUPTA
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