Most Shapla K., 23

Most. Shapla Khatun, a gentle and caring 23-year-old housewife who loves cooking and dreams of welcoming a healthy baby, suddenly began experiencing severe abdominal pain and reduced fetal movement at 38 weeks of pregnancy. Her husband, Md. Mahtab Ali, works as a day laborer earning only 6,000 BDT per month to support their small family of three, including their 6-year-old daughter Maria Jannat, leaving them unable to afford emergency delivery costs. Doctors diagnosed Shapla with fetal distress and oligohydramnios, a dangerous condition that threatens the life of both mother and baby. Without urgent treatment, the baby could lose oxygen and Shapla herself could face serious complications during childbirth. Their poverty, combined with the life-threatening situation, makes immediate medical support crucial for protecting both mother and child.

Most Shapla Khatun was admitted to the hospital on October 16, 2025, with a diagnosis of severe oligohydramnios. On the same day, she had a successful cesarean section and gave birth to a healthy baby girl. Both mother and newborn were discharged on October 20, 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 explained that an urgent LUCS is the safest way to deliver the baby, as it will immediately relieve the fetal distress caused by severe oligohydramnios and ensure the newborn receives adequate oxygen. With timely surgery, both mother and baby are expected to recover well, preventing complications that could threaten their long-term health. However, if the condition is left untreated, the baby may suffer from severe oxygen deprivation, umbilical cord compression, or even stillbirth due to the critically low amniotic fluid. The mother is also at risk of life-threatening complications during labor if the pregnancy continues without intervention. Performing the LUCS now gives both mother and child the best chance for a safe delivery and a healthy future.