- Request received14/05/2026
- Checked & confirmed28/06/2026
- Fundraising28/06/2026
- Treatment provided20/08/2026
- Invoice paid21/08/2026
- Case closed
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.
Download Helpster App to get access to full reports and documents
Tisha A., 21
In treatmentPregnancy
23
$285
About pregnancy
Tisha Akter has been diagnosed with 37+ weeks of single viable pregnancy with oligohydramnios and fetal distress. The presence of oligohydramnios, which is a dangerously low level of amniotic fluid, is a significant concern as it can put the baby at risk for complications like umbilical cord compression, which makes her current delivery more complex and necessitates C-section. This combination of factors requires close medical supervision to ensure the safety of both the mother and the baby.
Thank you for saving this life!
100%
$285 raised of $285
Saheda Gafur-Ibrahim General Hospital
Kalaya, Bauphal, Patuakhali, Bangladesh
Background
Tisha Akhtar is a kind and hopeful 21-year-old young mother who dreams of safely welcoming her first child and building a happy future with her family. She lives with her husband, mother-in-law, and younger brother-in-law, while her husband is the only earning member, working as a day laborer with a monthly income of only BDT 9,000, making it impossible for the family to afford the cost of the emergency Caesarean section while meeting their daily needs. Doctors have diagnosed her with severe oligohydramnios and fetal distress, life-threatening conditions that require immediate surgery, as delaying treatment could lead to lack of oxygen to the baby, stillbirth, severe bleeding, uterine complications, or even the loss of both mother and baby. The family learned about Helpster Charity through Helpster Volunteer Abdur Rahman, giving them hope when they had no other way to pay for her lifesaving treatment. With timely medical care, Tisha and her baby have the best chance of a safe delivery and a healthy future together.
Medical history
After experiencing, passage of gush of water and leaky membrane for 2 days, she arrived at our hospital at 1.00PM in 10 th march 2026 and doctors performed an ultrasound that revealed amniotic fluid is very low with fetal distress , making vaginal delivery impossible. An emergency cesarean section was promptly arranged, and the procedure was successful, resulting in the birth of a beautiful male baby. Both the mother and the baby are safe and sound, with no complications arising from the surgery. We discharged the patient at 10.30AM in 13rd march 2026.The patient's family expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Helpster Heroes and the hospital for their timely and effective care.
Prognosis
The doctor's prognosis is that an immediate cesarean section is a crucial, life-saving intervention. The patient's history of premature rupture of membranes, severe oligohydramnios and fetal distress puts both the mother and baby at significant risk. The lack of amniotic fluid can lead to the umbilical cord becoming compressed, which can cut off the baby's oxygen supply and lead to fetal distress, irreversible brain damage, or stillbirth. Without the immediate surgical delivery, the risk of a tragic outcome for the baby is high. The C-section, while a major surgery, offers the best chance to bypass these life-threatening complications and ensure a safe and healthy start to the baby's life.
