Esther B., 19

Esther, a 19-year-old girl from a humble background, lives with her parents in a remote area with poor infrastructure, where most community members are illiterate. Her father, the family’s breadwinner, relies on manual labor and earns less than Ksh 200 a day—and some days, he doesn’t get any work at all. This small income is barely enough to cover basic needs, let alone medical expenses. The family lives in a two-room mud-walled house with a rusted iron roof, uses stream water for drinking and domestic purposes, and depends on firewood for both cooking and lighting. Esther was referred from a peripheral sub-county hospital to Kory Family Hospital due to worsening lower abdominal and back pains that were increasing in frequency and intensity. Upon examination, she was diagnosed with obstructed labor caused by cephalopelvic disproportion. The medical team recommended an emergency cesarean section to save both mother and child. The surgery was performed successfully, and both Esther and her baby were stabilized and remained in good condition after the procedure.

Esther was referred to Korry Family Hospital with lower abdominal pain and severe back pain that had been increasing in frequency and intensity. She was diagnosed with obstructed labour due to cephalopelvic disproportion—a rare but serious complication that makes normal delivery dangerous or impossible. A caesarean section was therefore the safest option for both mother and baby. The surgery was successful, and both Esther and her baby were stable and later discharged. Due to financial challenges, she was enrolled into Helpster Charity after an assessment by the coordinator. At her follow-up visit seven days post-discharge, both mother and baby were found to be doing well, and the baby’s immunizations were up to date.

Esther’s prognosis is good.following the emergency cesarean section is favorable. With successful surgery and stabilization, both she and her baby are expected to recover well. Postoperative care, including pain management, monitoring for infection, wound care, adequate nutrition, and rest, will support her gradual recovery. For the baby, the outlook is also good, as the delivery was carefully managed to prevent complications. With routine newborn care, breastfeeding support, and follow-up monitoring, the child is expected to thrive.