Viagra helps woman to have first baby

A recent story in the Times of India has reported on a lady called Poonkudi who

was having health difficulties whilst pregnant. In the 24th week of Poonkudi's pregnancy 

Viagra was given due to rising blood pressure complications which was endangering the

life of the unborn child.

Her doctors at Jaslok Hospital said if she managed to deliver a live child after four ill-fated pregnancies, it was Viagra that deserved a pat on the back.

Poonkudi's story began over six months ago. The 27-year-old wife of an electrician came to gynaecologist Dr Sudeshna Ray on the recommendation of a parish friend. "At 221/150, her blood pressure was high when she came to us at three-and-a-half months of pregnancy,'' said Dr Ray. Almost immediately the rush to keep the pregnancy going began: Poonkudi was confined to hospital, with round-the-clock monitoring and tests.

A detailed examination revealed her problem—a narrowed right renal artery that was causing blood pressure to build up.

According to Dr Bahadur, every known anti-hypertensive drug was prescribed to Poonkudi in over the usual dosage. A procedure to put a stent in the shrunken artery was abandoned, as it was found to be unfeasible. That is when Dr Bahadur drew upon his previous experience with sildenafil.

Thus, in the 24th week of Poonkudi's pregnancy, sildenafil was started in double the usually recommended dosage, said Dr Bahadur. "We then managed to get her pressure down to acceptable limits,'' he added. It still wasn't smooth sailing; resident doctors and nurses were worried throughout Poonkudi's four-month hospital stay about a possible convulsion brought on by the rising pressure.

Said Dr Ray, "We had to do extensive research using journals, we talked to experts abroad to ascertain the dosages and we were worried about the child's condition in her mother's womb.'' To ensure that she didn't have pre-eclampsia (very high blood pressure with high protein in urine that needs urgent Caesarean section), weekly Doppler and sonography checks were done.

In the 29th week, the daily Doppler test showed high resistance in blood flow patterns. "So within 24 hours, we operated, and her daughter, weighing just 940 grams, was born,'' she added.

life of child saved by viagra

A baby who was born with a large hole in her diaphragm is being kept alive with VIAGRA.

Little Sharice Dunnon nearly died after sucking her stomach into her LUNGS as she drew her first breath.

Shocked parents William Dunnon, 31, and Annmarie Massey, 22, of Kilmarnock, were told just two hours after the tot was born that she had a 50-50 chance of surviving.

Now eight months on and after lifesaving surgery, Sharice is eating normally – thanks to the male erectile dysfunction pill which regulates her heart.

Mum had baby after doctor gave her viagra

THRILLED Kerry Horan is a mum at last after medics broke new ground by treating her infertility - with VIAGRA (the erectile dysfunction pill).

Specialists prescribed the male sex pill after heartbroken Kerry, 34, had a miscarriage and three rounds of IVF failed.

Kerry is believed to be the first success with the method after having 6lb 11oz Grace in December.

The mum and hubby David, 33, started trying for a family after they wed in 2002. She fell pregnant in 2005, but miscarried at 12 weeks.

It showed blood flow to her womb was poor, meaning the lining was too thin for an embryo to implant successfully.

Director Dr George Ndukwe recommended Viagra - a blood flow booster. He said: "It can improve the lining, but can be dangerous and must be taken under supervision."

Kerry said: "I was shocked when they mentioned it, but willing to try anything. Minutes after taking it my body went pink and my face bright red.
"I took Viagra for nine days and it wasn't a pleasant experience."

A scan showed Kerry's womb wall had thickened enough for doctors to implant IVF embryos. Kerry fell pregnant two weeks later.

Teacher Kerry, of Huddersfield, West Yorks, said: "When we saw the baby's heartbeat on a scan we couldn't stop crying. When I finally held Grace it was the most emotional experience. Thanks to Viagra I'm a mother at last!"

Source: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/woman/health/health/2902992/Mum-had-a-baby-after-doctor-gave-her-Viagra.html#ixzz0izOxCUhV