Mst. Mostakima A., 22

Mst. Mostakima Akter is a polite and resilient 22-year-old expectant mother who lives with her husband, their 3-year-old son Muhtasim Billah, and her elderly parents-in-law in a family of five, doing her best to care for everyone despite their difficult circumstances. Her husband is the family's only earning member, working as a van driver with a monthly income of approximately BDT 6,000, which is barely enough to provide food and other basic necessities, leaving the family unable to afford the cost of hospitalization, medicines, investigations, and delivery-related care. After learning about Helpster Charity through a leaflet, the family sought assistance in the hope of ensuring a safe delivery for Mostakima and her unborn baby. Despite exhausting their limited resources, they cannot continue her treatment without financial support. Without timely medical care, pregnancy-related complications could rapidly become life-threatening, leading to severe maternal bleeding, obstructed labour, fetal distress, stillbirth, or other serious complications that could endanger both the mother and her baby.

The recommended treatment for her is a Lower Uterine Cesarean Section (LUCS) under Spinal Anesthesia Block (SAB), as it is the safest option to deliver the baby immediately and prevent further complications. With timely surgery, both the mother and the baby are expected to recover well, and the baby is expected to grow and lead a healthy life. However, if the delivery is delayed or left untreated, the baby may suffer from oxygen deprivation, which can lead to permanent brain damage or even death. The mother may also face life-threatening complications, including severe infection.