Hauwa A., 25

Hauwa is a 25-year-old mother of two living with her husband, Sani, and their children in a small tent in Gashua. Sani works as a vulcanizer while Hauwa sells groundnuts. Together, they earn about ₦9,200, barely enough to meet their family’s basic needs, leaving little or nothing for medical emergencies. While pregnant, Hauwa developed severe headaches, blurred vision, swelling of her face and legs, and repeated convulsions. She was rushed to the hospital after losing consciousness following multiple seizures. She was diagnosed with antepartum eclampsia with fetal distress and admitted as an obstetric emergency. She was stabilized and treated to control the seizures and blood pressure. Due to the severity of her condition, an emergency Caesarean section was planned to protect both mother and baby.

Doctor’s Opinion and Prognosis Hauwa was diagnosed with antepartum eclampsia complicated by fetal distress, requiring urgent medical intervention. She was stabilized with anticonvulsants, antihypertensive medications, and supportive care before undergoing an emergency Caesarean section. The surgery was successful, and both mother and baby responded well. Her prognosis is good, with continued monitoring, medication adherence, and postnatal follow-up recommended.