In a story that redefines resilience and medical triumph, a 37-year-old woman Lallianpuii from Aizawl in Mizoram, has achieved the extraordinary, she conceived naturally twice, first in 2023 and again in 2025, after undergoing two kidney transplants, in Kolkata.
Lallianpuii was first diagnosed with chronic kidney disease over a decade ago and underwent her first kidney transplant in 2012. After developing graft rejection, she required a second transplant in 2020. Despite the physical and emotional challenges of lifelong immunosuppressive therapy, she defied all odds by conceiving naturally twice.
During her first pregnancy in 2023, Lallianpuii gave birth to a healthy baby girl after a carefully monitored journey that drew admiration from her medical team. Just two years later, in 2025, she once again conceived naturally and delivered a healthy male baby weighing 3.2 kg through cesarean section at 36+6 weeks. Both pregnancies were free of major complications, with her kidney function remaining stable throughout.
Both her high-risk pregnancies were meticulously managed and delivered by of Dr. Rohit Rungta, senior consultant, Nephrology, and Dr. Shilpita Banerjee, Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Manipal Hospital EM Bypass in Kolkata marking an exceptionally rare and inspiring feat in medical science.
While discussing her case, Dr Rungta, shared, “Pregnancy in a kidney transplant recipient is rare and complex, as patients are on lifelong immunosuppressive drugs. What makes Lallianpuii’s case extraordinary is that she conceived naturally not once, but twice, after two transplants. Both pregnancies were carefully managed to maintain kidney function and ensure normal fetal development. It’s an inspiring example of determination, medical teamwork, and hope.”
Dr Banerjee, who handled both the pregnancies, shared, “Managing consecutive pregnancies in a renal transplant recipient is rare and requires meticulous coordination. We had to balance her medications, protect the transplanted kidney, and closely monitor the baby’s growth. Her courage and trust in the medical process made these outcomes possible.”
Expressing her joy, Lallianpuii shared, “After battling kidney failure and going through two transplants, I never imagined becoming a mother, even once. But with Dr. Rungta and Dr. Banerjee’s care and constant support, I have now been blessed with two beautiful children. They gave me not just medical care but hope and confidence to dream again.”
Her journey stands as a beacon of hope for women with chronic illnesses, proving that with medical expertise, perseverance, and faith, even the most impossible dreams can come true, not just once, but twice.
