Hafsa B., 26

Hafsa Akter is a 26-year-old homemaker and caring mother who hopes to safely welcome her second child while supporting her family of three members. Her husband is the sole earning member and sells betel leaves and bottled water as a street vendor, earning only about USD 49 per month, which is barely enough to meet their basic needs and leaves the family unable to afford urgent medical care. The family learned about Helpster Charity through a community outreach medical program conducted by Anowar Hossain Anu and Meghlal Roy, and later sought assistance through Al-Aqsa Hospital & Diagnostic Centre. At 36+ weeks of pregnancy, Hafsa developed severe lower abdominal pain, watery discharge suggesting that her water had broken, and reduced fetal movement; doctors found very low fluid around the baby, requiring urgent medical care. Without timely treatment, the baby could develop severe distress due to reduced fluid and potentially face life-threatening complications, while Hafsa could also face serious complications.

LUCS (Lower Uterine Cesarean Section) is expected to provide timely delivery and reduce the risks associated with ruptured membranes, fetal distress, severe oligohydramnios, and IUGR. With prompt surgical intervention, appropriate maternal and fetal monitoring, and postoperative care, the mother is expected to recover well and the newborn can receive immediate assessment and necessary support. If treatment is delayed, fetal distress may worsen due to severely reduced amniotic fluid, increasing the risk of oxygen deprivation, infection, and other serious complications. Timely delivery is therefore essential to protect the health and safety of both mother and baby.