Momina A., 15

Most. Momina Akter is a 15-year-old hardworking and caring mother who enjoys making kheer and dreams of building a permanent home for her family. She lives with her husband, 16-month-old son Mostakim Islam, and mother-in-law Ambia Begum in fragile housing, while her husband earns only USD 49 per month as a van driver, making it difficult to meet their basic needs and afford medical care. Despite her young age and responsibilities, Momina remains hopeful about having a safe delivery and a healthy baby, but her family cannot manage the additional cost of pregnancy-related treatment. She was diagnosed with breech presentation at 33 weeks and 4 days of pregnancy and is currently under close medical observation; without appropriate monitoring and timely obstetric management, breech presentation may increase the risk of obstructed labor, fetal distress, birth injury, and other serious complications during delivery.

The recommended treatment for Momina is LUCS under spinal anesthesia (SAB), which is the safest option to deliver the baby promptly and prevent further complications. With timely surgery, both the mother and 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 develop fetal distress, umbilical cord prolapse, birth trauma, or head entrapment during delivery. The mother may also face life-threatening infections and other serious complications.