- Request received27/02/2026
- Checked & confirmed29/03/2026
- Fundraising29/03/2026
- Treatment provided27/04/2026
- Invoice paid29/04/2026
- Case closed28/05/2026
Why is treatment sometimes done earlier than the payment?
When a case is urgent and vital, hospitals often proceed with delivering medical care right away to save a life, even before the finalisation of admission procedures. Usually, when this happens, hospitals put the bill on our credit until the funds are transferred to their accounts. That’s why the chronology can sometimes be in disorder.
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Blessing E., 26
Report publishedEmergency care
27
$295
About emergency care
Fetal and maternal distress and Vulva Edema. 1. CPD (Cephalopelvic Disproportion): This occurs when there is a mismatch between the dimensions of the fetal skull and the maternal pelvis. This can be due to a large baby (macrosomia), an abnormally positioned baby (such as brow presentation), or a contracted/abnormal maternal pelvis. 2. Fetal Distress: As labour progresses against the obstruction caused by CPD, the uterus contracts relentlessly to try and push the baby past the resistance. These intense and frequent contractions reduce blood flow to the placenta (uteroplacental insufficiency). Simultaneously, prolonged compression of the fetal head can increase intracranial pressure and reduce cerebral blood flow. 3. Maternal Distress: Prolonged labor (dystocia) due to CPD leads to physical exhaustion, dehydration, and severe pain. 4. Vulva Edema: This is a significant mechanical sign of prolonged obstructed labor caused by CPD. The fetal head is tightly wedged in the pelvic inlet or cavity for an extended period. The presenting part compresses the vaginal walls and the soft tissues of the vulva against the bony pelvis. This prolonged pressure obstructs venous and lymphatic return from the vulva and lower vagina. Fluid accumulates in the interstitial spaces, causing swelling (edema
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Kparu Shamma Clinic LTD Main
Opp COCIN Church, Uke Kashi Development Area, Nasarawa State
Background
Blessing Ezekiel is a young woman of 26 years. Married to Ezekiel Danboyi of Gataku village in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, a peasant farmer and commercial motorcycle rider which he acquired through hire purchase and can only boast of 20,000 net income monthly. They live in a single room in the village family compound. Blessing is a phlegmatic in nature. She only completed primary education. She loves hanging out with friends during festivals and only wanted to be a seamstress when she was much younger. The patient was rushed to our facility around 9:30pm on 25th February,2026. This patient had previously had Cesarean Section outside wedlock and has since concealed the history to her present husband due to marriage stigma. We also noticed that it was due to the financial implications that they delayed in going to the hospital. Therefore, she was in labor and was kept at home to be attended to by a midwife who for 18 Hours couldn't do anything until she arrived our facility with fetal and maternal distress and vulva edema. Upon presentation at our facility, she was thoroughly examined and a diagnosis of CephaloPelvic Disproportion was confirmed. She was urgently admitted, stabilized and necessary consents obtained for the emergency Caesarean section. She underwent a cesarean section under general anesthesia, with no complications. The procedure was successful, the mother and new baby together with the father are all doing well and recovering well.
Medical history
Blessing Ezekiel 26 years old gravidal 1 and Para 0 underwent an emergency lower segment Cesarean Section (LSCS) under general anesthesia. She was successfully delivered of baby girl. However, due to the amount of blood loss which resulted into anaemia, the patient received a compatible screened 450(units) transfusion was successful and well tolerated. Patient was discharged. Wound healing is excellent and Patient has been scheduled for routine cleaning and monitoring of wound. Mother and child is recovering well.
Prognosis
The findings indicates a Neglected Obstructed Labor. This is an obstetric emergency. Delivery must be expedited immediately, usually via emergency Caesarean section, to save the lives of both the mother and the fetus and to prevent further complications such as uterine rupture or obstetric fistulas. The prognosis for this patient is dependent on immediate delivery. The mother is at significant risk for postpartum hemorrhage and sepsis. The fetus is at high risk for hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) due to prolonged distress. If delivery is not expedited immediately, the prognosis includes uterine rupture, stillbirth, and obstetric fistula formation.
