Afsona B., 30

Afsona Begum, a 30-year-old resilient mother of three, lives with her husband and extended family of six in a fragile home by the banks of the Brahmaputra River. Her husband earns only 8,000 BDT a month as a day laborer, a meager income that barely feeds the family and is further strained by repeated losses from riverbank erosion that destroyed their home four times. Now 37 weeks pregnant, Afsona’s ultrasound has revealed severe oligohydramnios, with amniotic fluid levels dangerously low (largest pocket <1 cm), placing both her and her unborn baby at critical risk. Doctors have advised urgent medical intervention to save their lives, but the family cannot afford the cost. Without treatment, Afsona faces life-threatening complications, and the baby may not survive, leaving this already struggling family devastated.

Afsona Begun was admitted to the hospital on September 24, 2025, with a diagnosis of severe oligohydramnios. On the same day, she had a successful cesarean section and gave birth to a healthy baby boy. Both mother and newborn were discharged on September 28, 2025, in good health. Her husband came to the hospital to receive her and their child. The family expressed their gratitude to Helpster, Jamuna Clinic and Bablu Abdullah for their treatment and support. Her husband was especially thankful for the financial assistance provided by Helpster.

The doctor recommends an urgent cesarean section for Afsona Begum to prevent life-threatening complications for both her and her bab delaying treatment could result in fetal distress, stillbirth, or serious maternal complications such as uterine rupture or placental issues. A timely C-section offers the best chance of delivering a healthy baby and protecting the mother’s life. If the procedure is performed promptly, Afsona and her child are expected to recover well, with significantly reduced risks of morbidity or mortality. Without this intervention, both mother and baby face a critical situation that could have irreversible consequences.