Mrs. Sumaiya K., 16

Sumaiya Akter is a gentle and sincere young girl whose love for sewing kantha reflects both her creativity and her quiet determination to build a better future. She and her husband struggle to survive in a small camp home on his auto-driver income of only 5,000 taka, supporting their child, a young family member, and her mother-in-law — leaving them with no ability to afford emergency medical care. Now 38 weeks pregnant with a breech baby and already having undergone one previous cesarean section, Sumaiya’s severe abdominal pain, reduced fetal movement, and hardening of the abdomen place both her and her unborn child at high risk. Without timely treatment, the delivery could lead to dangerous complications, including fetal distress or life-threatening outcomes for both mother and baby. Learning about Helpster Charity through a leaflet became the family’s only hope, offering a chance for the lifesaving intervention they urgently need.

Sumaiya Akter was admitted on 30.09.2025 with severe lower abdominal pain, low fetal movement, abdominal discomfort, and hardening of the lower abdomen. She was diagnosed with a breech presentation, which made normal vaginal delivery impossible and required immediate surgical intervention. She underwent a successful lower uterine cesarean section (LUCS), and both mother and baby were carefully monitored throughout the procedure. After the operation, she received proper medical management and attentive nursing care, which helped control her pain and stabilize her condition. With continuous monitoring, treatment, and support, Sumaiya’s health improved steadily. She and her baby recovered well and were discharged safely on 04.10.2025, both in stable condition.

The doctors explained that a Lower Uterine Cesarean Section (LUCS) under spinal anesthesia is the only safe option for Sumaiya, given her breech presentation and previous cesarean history. With timely surgery, both she and her baby are expected to recover well, preventing complications and allowing her to return to a healthy life with her family. The procedure significantly reduces the risk of fetal distress and ensures the baby receives adequate oxygen during delivery. However, without this intervention, the breech position could lead to severe complications such as obstructed labor, fetal distress, or even intrauterine fetal death (IUFD). The doctors are confident that LUCS will give both mother and child the safest possible outcome and a strong start to life.