By | Abhaysinh Hawaldar
⭕ Rare Medical Event in Satara
Satara : Satara witnessed a remarkable medical event on Friday evening when a 27-year-old woman gave birth to four babies at once — three girls and one boy — at the District Government Hospital. The mother, Kajal Vikas Khakurdia, originally from Saswad in Pune district, had been admitted with severe abdominal pain. Doctors soon discovered that she was carrying quadruplets and performed a caesarean section around 5:30 pm
⭕ Seven Children from Just Two Pregnancies
This is not the first time Kajal has experienced a rare multiple birth. Five years ago, she delivered triplets — two girls and one boy, named Omkar, Khushi, and Neha. With the arrival of the new four babies, her total number of children has now reached seven, all born through just two high-risk deliveries. Family members said their home is now filled with “the sweet chaos of seven little angels.”
⭕ Doctors Praise Team Effort
The delivery was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Desai, Dr. Salma Inamdar, Dr. Khadtare, Dr. Zende, and Dr. Dipali Rathod, along with a dedicated team of nurses and support staff. Hospital authorities confirmed that both the mother and all four newborns are stable. Doctors said such cases demand extreme precision, as multiple births carry higher risks of premature delivery and low birth weight.
⭕ How Rare Are Quadruplets?
Medical experts explain that the chance of a natural quadruplet pregnancy is extremely rare, estimated at about 1 in 700,000 worldwide. While twins are relatively common, higher-order multiple births like triplets or quadruplets are considered exceptional. Such pregnancies are often linked to hereditary factors, advanced maternal age, or fertility treatments — but remain a rare medical occurrence.
⭕ The Satna Record in India
India has recorded some unusual multiple births in the past. In 2013, Satna district in Madhya Pradesh witnessed an extraordinary but tragic case when a woman named Anju Kushwaha delivered 10 fetuses at once in a premature pregnancy. Sadly, none of the infants survived due to extreme prematurity. That case is still remembered as one of the highest reported multiple deliveries in India, highlighting the medical risks involved.
Against that backdrop, the Satara case stands out for its successful outcome, as all four babies and their mother survived and are in good condition. Doctors said this makes it a “rarely successful multiple birth story” in India
⭕ World Records in Comparison
Globally, multiple births have set astonishing records. In 2009, Nadya Suleman in the United States gave birth to octuplets (eight babies), all of whom survived infancy — a Guinness World Record for the most surviving children from a single birth. In Uganda, Mariam Nabatanzi became famous for giving birth to 44 children, including multiple sets of twins, triplets, and quadruplets, making her one of the most fertile women in the world.
When compared to these global cases, Satara’s story may not be the largest in numbers, but it is remarkable for its survival and rarity. Medical experts say it reflects the growing capabilities of district hospitals in handling complex and high-risk deliveries with success.
⭕ Society Reactions
Locals and relatives described the event as a “miracle,” with many comparing it to world records. Neighbours said the family’s modest home is now alive with joy, laughter, and the cries of seven children. Some joked that the case deserves a place in the Guinness Book of World Records, though doctors emphasized that the real achievement lies in the safe survival of the mother and babies
