
A 37-year-old woman in Haryana delivered her eleventh child, a baby boy, after 10 daughters over 19 years of marriage. The high-risk delivery was managed successfully, with both mother and child reported to be stable. The father stated the family had hoped for a son and acknowledged his daughters' wishes for a brother. The case has sparked social media debate regarding maternal health, societal pressure for male children, and patriarchal attitudes, though the father has rejected claims of patriarchy, emphasizing his efforts to educate all his children.
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