After 10 Daughters, Bhuna Woman Gives Birth to 11th Child, a Baby Boy
In Uchana town of Jind district, a woman from Bhuna village gave birth to her 11th child—a healthy baby boy—on Sunday. The family, who previously had 10 daughters, marked the occasion with joy and even began planning a small celebration.
Jind District Birth Sparks Debate on Male Child Preference and Family Planning
Doctors at Ojas Hospital confirmed that the mother’s condition is stable, though the delivery posed medical challenges due to her low hemoglobin levels. Despite the risks, she successfully delivered the child naturally.
The birth has reignited discussions around Haryana’s deep-rooted preference for male children. Social media users expressed concern over the physical strain of 11 pregnancies on the woman’s health, while others highlighted the need for stronger family planning awareness.
Although Haryana’s overall sex ratio has shown improvement in recent years, local figures remain imbalanced, with approximately 918 girls for every 1,000 boys.
