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Fortnight-old girl born with rare disorder, surviving on goat milk

According to doctors, she was born to 25-year-old Mamta Dode on May 30 at Saiwan Primary Health Center in Dahanu. Primary health officer Dr SA Rathod said: "The weight of the girl is 800gms, and we asked the family to show her to a tertiary care centre."

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The 13-day-old girl is admitted in Wadia hospital
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Rejected by her mother, a fortnight-old infant is being looked after by her paternal grandfather, who is ensuring she receives medical attention. Born prematurely with atypical features, the baby is being kept alive by her grandfather, who is feeding her goat milk, as her mother refuses to feed or check on her.

According to doctors, she was born to 25-year-old Mamta Dode on May 30 at Saiwan Primary Health Center in Dahanu. Primary health officer Dr SA Rathod said: "The weight of the girl is 800gms, and we asked the family to show her to a tertiary care centre."

Born in the seventh month of pregnancy, the 13-day-old girl's father works as a labourer. The infant was also referred to Hariya Hospital in Vapi. There, doctors told the girl's family that while she would grow, her heartbeat wasn't normal, due to her disorder.

While her grandfather continues to look for ways to save the infant, word soon spread among the villagers, and people rushed to see the 'abnormal' baby and began talking about her.

When the Zee 24 Taas team came to know about the infant, they reached the spot and ensured the baby get proper treatment. With the help of the medical officer there, they convinced the family to get medical help.

The team also spoke to the doctors from Wadia hospital, the authorities of which have given the green signal, and express willingness in admitting the baby there. Art around 9.30 pm on Saturday, the baby reached the hospital, and further treatment began.

Wadia Hospital CEO Dr Mini Bodhanwala said: "Looking at the picture, it looks like a case of Intrauterine Growth Retardation (IUGR) chromosomal abnormalities. It refers to the condition resulting in growth retardation at birth. "

Dr Bodhanwala said that although it will be too early to infer a diagnosis without conducting tests, Wadia Hospital will bear all costs towards the child's treatment. "Once we check the baby and conduct all the required tests, we will be able to chalk down the diagnosis and treatment protocol. The treatment for the baby will be done free of cost," she added.

She also said that Sir Ness Wadia Foundation and NGO Earth have come forward to provide financial aid in the baby's treatment.

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