Shahti A., 35

Shahti Akter is a simple, caring, and hardworking mother who dreams of safely welcoming her second child and building a better future for her family. She lives with her husband, Md. Pabel, their young son, and her husband's family in a single room at her brother-in-law's house because they cannot afford a home of their own. Her husband earns only a small income as a welding laborer, which is barely enough to cover their daily expenses, making the cost of emergency surgery impossible for the family to afford. When Shahti developed severe oligohydramnios with a footling breech baby at 37 weeks of pregnancy, doctors warned that both her life and her unborn baby's life were in immediate danger. The family learned about Helpster Charity through volunteer Jamilur Reza, giving them hope that she could receive the emergency treatment she urgently needs. Without immediate medical intervention, both mother and baby face a very high risk of life-threatening complications, including prolonged obstructed labor, severe bleeding, oxygen deprivation to the baby, stillbirth, or even death.

According to the doctor, Lower Uterine Caesarean Section (LUCS) is recommended because Shahti Akter is at 37+ weeks of pregnancy with severe oligohydramnios and a footling breech presentation. Timely delivery by LUCS is expected to reduce the risks associated with difficult vaginal delivery and protect both the mother and baby. If appropriate delivery is delayed or attempted vaginally, the baby may face complications such as cord compression, reduced oxygen supply, birth trauma, or severe fetal distress. In serious cases, these complications can become life-threatening for the baby, making timely Caesarean delivery important