Radhe D., 1

Baby Radhe Das is a 12-day-old premature newborn, born at 29 weeks with a very low birth weight of 1.1 kg, and has required specialized care since birth. His father, Raju Das, works as a cleaner and earns only approximately USD 98 per month, which is insufficient to support Raju, Radhe’s mother Anima, and his elderly grandmother Kalpana while also covering prolonged NICU expenses. Radhe has been affected by breathing difficulties, poor feeding, jaundice, and infection and remains under hospital care with oxygen and other supportive treatment; without continued treatment, his fragile condition could worsen and lead to serious, potentially life-threatening complications. The family learned about Helpster Charity through Helpster volunteer Md. Al Amin in Chandpur and is seeking support so Radhe can continue receiving the specialized care needed for recovery.

Baby Radhe Das was admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Famous Specialized Hospital & Trauma Center, Chandpur, in critical condition due to extreme prematurity, very low birth weight, respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), early-onset neonatal sepsis (EONS), neonatal jaundice, and blood infection. Under the close supervision of Dr. Md. Najmul Hasan, MBBS, MD (Pediatrics), BCS (Health), and the dedicated NICU team, Radhe received comprehensive neonatal care, including C-PAP respiratory support, oxygen therapy, phototherapy, intravenous antibiotics, nutritional support, thermal regulation, and continuous monitoring. Throughout his 28-day hospitalization, the medical team carefully managed every complication while providing round-the-clock specialized care to support the development of his lungs and other vital organs. Gradually, Radhe's breathing improved, the blood infection was successfully controlled, his jaundice resolved, and he began tolerating feeds and gaining weight. After completing his treatment, his overall condition became stable, and the doctors confirmed that his vital signs and laboratory findings had returned to an acceptable range for discharge. Thanks to the timely medical intervention and the generous support of Helpster Charity and Helpster Heroes, Baby Radhe was able to return home safely, giving his family renewed hope for a healthy future.

According to the treatment plan, the 12-day-old preterm baby, born at 29 weeks with very low birth weight (1.1 kg), respiratory distress syndrome, early-onset neonatal sepsis, and neonatal jaundice requires continued hospitalization, supportive care, medication, and close monitoring. With appropriate NICU care, fluid and medical management, infection control, monitoring of vital signs, and nutritional support including Kangaroo Mother Care, the baby has a better chance of stabilizing, improving feeding, and progressing in growth and development. If left untreated, the baby’s prematurity, low birth weight, breathing difficulty, infection, and jaundice could worsen and may lead to serious or life-threatening complications.