Jesmin A., 19

Jesmin is a 19-year-old housewife who quietly manages her household with patience and resilience despite living in difficult financial circumstances. Her husband, Nur Alom, is the sole earning member of the five-member family and works as a day laborer, earning only approximately USD 57 per month, which must support Jesmin, his elderly parents, and younger sister. At 40 weeks of pregnancy, Jesmin experienced water breaking and increasing discomfort, and medical evaluation revealed moderate oligohydramnios, requiring close monitoring and appropriate obstetric management. With such limited income, the family cannot afford the necessary hospital and delivery-related expenses, while delaying care could increase the risk of umbilical cord compression, fetal distress, and serious complications during delivery. The family learned about Helpster Charity through a staff member of Life Care Hospital, giving Jesmin and her family hope of receiving the medical support she needs.

Doctors have advised a Lower Uterine Caesarean Section (LUCS) with supportive treatment to ensure safe delivery and protect both mother and baby. With timely surgery and proper medical care, Jesmin has a good chance of safe delivery and recovery. Treatment will reduce the risks associated with moderate oligohydramnios and rupture of membranes (water breaking). If left untreated, complications such as fetal distress, umbilical cord compression, infection, prolonged or obstructed labor, breathing problems at birth, and reduced oxygen to the baby may occur. Timely medical intervention is essential to prevent serious complications and ensure the best possible outcome for both mother and baby.