Selina E., 20

Selina is a hardworking and determined 20-year-old woman from Kanam in Lodwar, Turkana County. Raised in a modest household, she is known for her respectful nature and willingness to support her family with daily responsibilities. She enjoys weaving mats, collecting firewood, cooking, singing in church and participating in community activities. Selina hopes to build a stable future for her family and eventually become financially independent through a small business. Her pregnancy had progressed well during the early months, and she looked forward to welcoming her baby. However, during labour, the medical team detected signs of fetal distress (non-reassuring fetal status), indicating that the baby might not be coping well with labour and could be at risk if delivery was delayed. Given the urgency of the situation, continuing with normal delivery was considered unsafe. The doctors therefore recommended an emergency Caesarean section as the safest option to deliver the baby promptly and reduce the risk of serious complications to the baby and mother.

The attending doctors determined that Selina required an emergency Caesarean section because the baby was showing signs of non-reassuring fetal status (fetal distress), making a normal delivery unsafe if there was any further delays. The surgery was performed promptly to protect the lives of both mother and baby. Following the successful operation, Selina's condition became stable, and she is recovering well. Her prognosis is good, provided she continues with postnatal follow-up appointments, takes her prescribed medications, maintains proper nutrition, and allows adequate time for healing