Genetic Revelation: Umbilical Cord Helps Solve 14-Year Mystery Behind Baby Deaths and Miscarriages
New Delhi, India: A centuries-old practice of preserving a portion of a newborn’s umbilical cord has played a critical role in unraveling a perplexing medical mystery that had stumped numerous doctors. Prakash and Sarita, a couple from Haryana (names changed), first encountered tragedy in 2010 when their initial baby, delivered through natural means, fell ill with fever and breathing complications just ten days after birth. Despite being admitted to the Neonatal ICU and receiving ventilatory …