Baby of Meghla A., 1

The baby of Meghla is an 11-day-old little, born through a risky caesarean section, his first breaths were weak, and soon he began to gasp for air — a terrifying sign of respiratory distress. His father, a day laborer earning barely 8,000 BDT a month, and his uncle, who earns the same, could not afford the costly treatment his life depended on. In their tin-roofed home shared with seven family members, every meal is already a struggle, leaving nothing for emergency hospital bills. Without immediate treatment, doctors warned his tiny lungs could fail completely — a nightmare his parents couldn’t bear to imagine.

The Baby of Meghla, a term newborn weighing 3 kg, was admitted to USB Specialized Hospital on 25th September 2025 with delayed crying after birth and respiratory distress immediately following delivery. During delivery, the baby was noted to have a tight nuchal cord (umbilical cord wrapped around the neck), which resulted in birth asphyxia. The baby required immediate resuscitation and was then shifted to the NICU for intensive care management. On admission, the baby was diagnosed with Perinatal Asphyxia leading to Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (Stage I), Cephalohematoma, Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), Electrolyte Imbalance (E/L), and congenital heart disease (PDA – 0.8 mm, ASD – 3 mm). During the 8 days of NICU care, the baby received oxygen therapy, IV fluids, antibiotics, feeding support, and continuous monitoring. Gradually, the baby’s condition improved — breathing became normal, urine output stabilized, and both AKI and E/L imbalance resolved. After stabilization, the baby was transferred to a general bed for one day for continued observation and oral feeding. On 03.10.2025, the baby was clinically stable and discharged in improved condition

According to the doctors, with continued NICU care and close monitoring, the baby is expected to fully recover from his respiratory distress and other complications, giving him the chance to grow and develop normally. Timely treatment reduces the risk of long-term brain or organ damage caused by oxygen deprivation and metabolic imbalance. Without this urgent medical intervention, the baby could have faced severe complications, including permanent disability or even death. The medical team emphasizes that ongoing support and careful follow-up are essential to ensure a healthy future. Thanks to early and specialized care, his parents now have hope for a safe and thriving life for their little boy.