20/09/2025
Welcoming an extremely preterm baby is one of the most challenging yet rewarding moments in obstetrics. We stand with families through the emotions, uncertainty, and hope that come with premature delivery.
I Dr. Suvarnah Bodasingh recall counseling Layla’s mum before her baby's early arrival—balancing hope with realism about the challenges ahead, was a delicate task.
Preterm births can be unexpected despite our best efforts. We individualise management plans based on maternal and fetal risks to ensure the best outcomes.
Behind every tiny early arrival is a dedicated multidisciplinary team—monitoring, counselling, stabilising, and preparing for these little fighters. Well done to Dr Strini Chetty and the NICU team at Melomed Private Hospital Richards Bay
Baby Layla was born weighing just 440 grams. Today, she has not only survived but thrived—becoming the smallest and youngest baby cared for by Dr Strini Chetty and his team at Melomed Richards Bay Private Hospital.