After Miscarriage, Woman Donates Fetus for Medical Research at AIIMS-Delhi

NEW DELHI: A 32-year-old woman, whose pregnancy ended at its fifth month, donated the fetus to AIIMS-Delhi for research purposes.

Vandana Jain, from Delhi's Pitampura, decided to donate the fetus with her father-in-law, Suresh Jain, the President of Aagam Shree Foundation, which is engaged in organ donation initiatives, taking the lead to coordinate with hospitals and other organisations for making the arrangements.

The Jain family has donated a fetus to AIIMS-Delhi for medical research, turning a personal loss into a contribution to medical education. Suresh Jain, who promotes organ donation through his organisation, said, “I promote awareness and facilitate organ donation through my organisation.

So, when our family experienced this tragedy, we decided to come forward and donate the fetus for a larger cause.”

After deciding to donate, the family contacted GP Tayal, North Head of Dadichi Deh Dan Samiti, who helped them connect with the anatomy department at AIIMS-Delhi. This ensured that the donation process was completed smoothly and respectfully.

Sudhir Gupta, Vice President of Dadichi Deh Dan Samiti, said, “Volunteers and AIIMS officials worked in coordination with each other to complete the process.” AIIMS arranged an ambulance to collect the fetus from a nursing home in Rohini, where Vandana Jain had undergone an operation to remove the fetus.

SB Ray, Head of the Anatomy Department at AIIMS, later contacted Suresh Jain to issue the official body donation certificate. An AIIMS doctor explained, “Fetuses can be used for research and training of medical students,” highlighting the importance of such donations in medical education.

Gupta added, “The Jain family showed that families can leave behind a legacy even during moments of grief and loss.” Their decision reflects how organ and body donations can help advance medical training while providing an opportunity for families to contribute to a larger cause.

Through their donation, the Jain family has set an example of supporting medical research and education, showing how personal loss can be directed toward helping future healthcare professionals.