On October 9, Dr. Hitarth Simaria uploaded a viral video about a case of an underweight infant in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) that sparked social media discussions about women’s health, repeated pregnancies, family planning and adoption. ShopBaby Gear
The woman had undergone thirteen abortions and was pregnant for the fourteenth time, according to Dr. Simaria’s account. The patient’s medical history has not been independently verified. Dr. Simaria explained that he is posted in the NICU and came across a child who weighed only 1,000 grams.
He went on to express his concern about the mother’s physical and emotional well-being following repeated pregnancies and abortions.
He then urged the healthcare system to organize awareness programs about family planning and adoption.
Question: What are your views on the rotten Indian system that leads to multiple abortions for multiple reasons, while families continue to ignore women’s reproductive health?
I can’t imagine the physical and emotional stress borne by the women through these repeated pregnancies.Awareness should be spread regarding importance of family planning and severe health consequences of repeated pregnancies in women
It is all about choices when it comes to reproductive health. Not going into specifics, but India has even given up on “Hum Do, Hamare Do” while country’s population keeps exploding.
Have you ever seen any political or social leader taking up the cause of population control?
We are becoming a more modern and progressive country but despite talking about reproductive health and family planning , a huge portion of our population still believe in myths or aren’t doing family planning. More targeted awareness and strict rules have to made. There should be more support for women from the society as well as family to be able to make decisions as it is their body too. Now is the time to be taking this seriously.
On contrary, in December 2025, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated at a public gathering in Barpeta district that the birth rate among Hindus in Assam was declining compared to Muslims, and he urged Hindu families to have up to three children to maintain demographic balance.