Praise M., 1

Baby Praise, the first of a set of twins, was born on April 9, 2025, at just 34 weeks of gestation. Weighing only 1,800 grams, she was a premature but strong little fighter. Her APGAR scores were promising - 9 out of 10 at one minute, and a perfect 10 out of 10 at both five and ten minutes, showing good signs of vitality despite her early arrival. She was born through spontaneous vaginal delivery. Soon after birth, Baby Praise was admitted to the Newborn Unit (NBU) with complications related to prematurity, including respiratory distress syndrome. She was started on expressed breast milk, but within a few days, her condition worsened. She developed signs of neonatal sepsis, became lethargic, refused to feed, and presented with abdominal distension. She was promptly placed on antibiotics and electrolyte therapy. On her second day of life, she was diagnosed with neonatal anaemia and received a blood transfusion. Due to breathing difficulties, she was also supported with oxygen through nasal prongs. Examination revealed that she was jaundiced up to the trunk, and she was started on standard phototherapy. Despite the rough start, Baby Praise showed resilience. With close monitoring and regular lab tests, her condition gradually improved. She began feeding better on exclusive breast milk, her hydration status normalized, and her reflexes remained intact. As she grew stronger, both mother and baby were moved to the Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) unit to promote warmth, bonding, and further recovery. By the time of discharge on May 11, 2025, Baby Praise had gained weight, reaching 1,970 grams, was breathing well on room air, and continued to feed exclusively on breast milk.

Born on April 9, 2025, at just 34 weeks, Baby Praise entered the world as a tiny but determined fighter. Weighing 1,800 grams, the first-born twin initially showed great vitality with near-perfect APGAR scores, but the challenges of prematurity soon set in. Her journey in the Newborn Unit (NBU) began with a battle against respiratory distress syndrome, requiring oxygen support. Within days, her condition grew critical as she developed neonatal sepsis, becoming lethargic and unable to feed. Medical teams acted quickly, starting her on antibiotics and managing neonatal anemia with a timely blood transfusion. To address neonatal jaundice, she was also placed under phototherapy. Despite these hurdles, Praise showed incredible resilience. As she stabilized, she transitioned to Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC), where skin-to-skin contact and exclusive breastfeeding helped her gain strength. By her discharge on May 11, she had reached 1,970 grams and was breathing clearly on her own. While she requires ongoing follow-up, Praise’s recovery is a testament to specialized care and her own inner strength.

Praise, a premature twin born at 34 weeks with initial complications including respiratory distress, neonatal sepsis, anemia, and jaundice, has shown significant improvement under specialized care. With continued exclusive breastfeeding, Kangaroo Mother Care, and regular monitoring, her prognosis is favorable, though she remains at slightly higher risk for infections and growth delays due to prematurity, requiring ongoing follow-up.