Mehta family

The Mehta family come into the hospital just as Atul and Sanjay Nadar are leaving. Nita is in labour with their fourth child, who they believe is a much-needed boy. After three (unnamed) daughters, and with a business to run, Raja is desperate for a son. Gabriel is meant to be supervising but is called away and Ruby is left to monitor the birth with only the experienced Mari for help. When Ruby seems uncertain, Raja asks for a proper doctor. She has to assure them of her capabilities. However, there is a serious complication when the umbilical cord prolapses and the baby is at risk of suffocation. Ruby supports the head while encouraging the mother and is able to save the child too. On discovering it to be another girl, the father walks away to confront Lydia, who performed the inital scan. Early on in the pregnancy it was medically necessary to check progress with bleeding and reduced foetal movements at 12 weeks. Lydia refused to confirm the sex, but Raja thought he saw an appendage. Lydia did not correct him, knowing they would terminate a girl - illegal in India. This has placed the hospital in a difficult position, angering Ram.

Raja runs a taxi firm, working all hours to provide for them with no benefits or other help. His existing three daughters will cost thousands of rupees already in dowry payments upon marriage, more than the family can pay. Ruby is horrified by this situation. Lydia tells her to wait for the right opportunity to do battle. Ruby takes her advice and helps the father bond with his new child. In gratitude, the parents name the baby after their doctor.

Appearance: Episode 1.01
 * Raja Mehta - Arun Welandawe-Prematilleke
 * Nita Mehta - Palomi Ghosh