Prince M., 1

Born as the second twin in a family of five, Prince entered the world too early, delivered at just 34 weeks gestation. With a low birth weight of only 1.85 kilograms, the child faced an uphill battle from the very beginning. Soon after birth, the baby began to show signs of respiratory distress, a common complication in premature infants whose lungs are not fully developed. Immediately, the newborn was admitted to the Newborn Unit on April 10th and placed in the Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) ward, a special area where close skin-to-skin contact with the mother and continuous monitoring improve outcomes for premature babies. To help with breathing, the baby was started on Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)—a non-invasive respiratory support technique that gently delivers air into the lungs to keep the airways open and maintain adequate oxygen levels. CPAP is crucial for preterm infants with underdeveloped lungs, as it reduces the need for mechanical ventilation and improves survival and recovery. In addition to respiratory challenges, the infant was also diagnosed with anemia of prematurity, often due to immature bone marrow function. This was managed through a blood transfusion. Prince also developed neonatal jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and eyes due to excess bilirubin in the blood. To treat this, the newborn underwent standard phototherapy, to help the baby’s body break down and eliminate the excess bilirubin. Phototherapy, when administered properly, prevents serious complications like brain damage and ensures the baby’s long-term neurological development. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of the neonatal team, the baby’s condition steadily improved. From 1.85 kilograms at admission, the child gained weight and strength each day. On May 11, 2025, just over a month later, the baby was discharged from the unit weighing a healthy 2.04 kilograms.

Born as the second twin delivered at 34 weeks gestation. With a low birth weight of only 1.85 kilograms and fetal distress Immediately, the newborn was admitted to the Newborn Unit on April 10th and placed in the Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) ward, a special area where close skin-to-skin contact with the mother and continuous monitoring improve outcomes for premature babies. To help with breathing, the baby was started on Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)—a non-invasive respiratory support technique that gently delivers air into the lungs to keep the airways open and maintain adequate oxygen levels. CPAP is crucial for preterm infants with underdeveloped lungs, as it reduces the need for mechanical ventilation and improves survival and recovery. In addition to respiratory challenges, the infant was also diagnosed with anemia of prematurity, often due to immature bone marrow function. This was managed through a blood transfusion. Prince also developed neonatal jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and eyes due to excess bilirubin in the blood. To treat this, the newborn underwent standard phototherapy, to help the baby’s body break down and eliminate the excess bilirubin. Phototherapy, when administered properly, prevents serious complications like brain damage and ensures the baby’s long-term neurological development. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of the neonatal team, the baby’s condition steadily improved. From 1.85 kilograms at admission, the child gained weight and strength each day. On May 11, 2025, just over a month later, the baby was discharged from the unit weighing a healthy 2.04 kilograms. A follow up phone call 1 month after discharge confirmed that Prince is doing well

Infant progressed on well on treatment and gained weight ,feeding on exclusive breast milk. Infant well hydreated, reflexes intact. Bbay saturating well on room temperature. Infant fit to be discharged home through Neonatal Outpatient Clinic (NOPC) for follow up. Weight on discharge home was 2040gms