Baby of T., 1

Baby of Tahmina Jannat is a newborn from a family of five, where the father, Somir Ahmed, is the sole earning member and works as a day laborer earning only approximately USD 49 per month. With such limited income, the family struggles to meet daily needs and cannot afford the additional medical expenses required for their newborn, while also caring for the baby's two older siblings and grandmother. The baby was born after a caesarean section with meconium-stained liquor and soon developed multiple seizures, low oxygen saturation (SpO₂ 89%), and scalp swelling, requiring urgent hospital care and close monitoring. Without timely supportive treatment and monitoring, the newborn's breathing difficulty and seizures could worsen and potentially lead to serious complications. The family learned about Helpster Charity through volunteer Tanjila Shahin Ema, who helped them access the necessary medical support.

According to the doctor, hospitalization with conservative and supportive treatment, proper monitoring, and follow-up is expected to stabilize the newborn’s breathing, support recovery, and help control the seizures. With timely care, the baby may gradually improve as the effects of meconium exposure and associated complications are managed. If left untreated, persistent low oxygen levels and recurrent seizures may worsen the newborn’s condition and can lead to serious neurological or respiratory complications, which may become life-threatening.