Khadija A., 27

Khadija is a 27-year-old woman living with her husband in Gashua. Her husband is a farmer and the family depends mainly on his farming activities for their livelihood, while Khadija is a homemaker with limited income of about ₦2,000. Despite their financial challenges, they strive to meet their household needs and care for their children. At 38 weeks’ gestation with a twin pregnancy, Khadija was admitted in an emergency condition complicated by malpresentation and fetal distress. Due to the abnormal presentation of the twins and signs of fetal distress, an emergency Caesarean section was performed to safely deliver the babies. Following delivery, she received close monitoring, intravenous fluids, antibiotics, pain relief, and routine postoperative care. Both mother and babies were monitored for complications, and Khadija gradually recovered following treatment.

Khadija, a 27-year-old woman at 38 weeks with a twin pregnancy complicated by malpresentation and fetal distress, required urgent obstetric intervention. An emergency Caesarean section was recommended and performed to reduce the risk of serious complications to both the mother and babies. The prognosis is good following timely delivery and appropriate postoperative care. Continued monitoring of the mother and newborns is recommended, with follow-up to ensure proper recovery and identify any complications early. If left untreated, fetal distress and malpresentation in a twin pregnancy can lead to serious complications, including birth injury, oxygen deprivation, or loss of the babies, making timely delivery essential.