- Request received19/06/2026
- Checked & confirmed30/06/2026
- FundraisingOngoing30/06/2026
- Treatment provided
- Invoice paid
- 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.
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Iyani A., 35
FundraisingUrgentPregnancy
24
$110
About pregnancy
The patient was diagnosed with prolonged obstructed labour, an obstetric emergency in which labour continues for an extended period because the baby cannot pass through the birth canal despite strong uterine contractions. She experienced labour pains for about 18 hours and rupture of the membranes for approximately 5 hours without successful delivery. On examination, her cervix was fully dilated, but there was evidence of caput succedaneum and moulding, indicating prolonged pressure on the baby's head. This condition placed both the mother and the baby at significant risk of complications, necessitating an emergency Caesarean section for safe delivery.
Yobe State Specialist Hospital Gashua
Sabon Gari Ward, off Nguru Road Gashua
Background
Iyani Amadu is a 35-year-old Fulani woman and a devoted mother of six children. She is deeply committed to the well-being of her family and takes pride in caring for their cattle. To support the household, Iyani sells fresh cow's milk daily, earning approximately ₦10,000 per month, which barely meets the family's basic needs. Her husband is an elderly Fulani man who suffers from a chronic leg condition that limits his mobility and prevents him from working regularly. The patient was healthy throughout her pregnancy until she developed labour pains that continued for about 18 hours. Five hours before arriving at the hospital, her water broke, but labour failed to progress despite full cervical dilatation. She experienced severe, intermittent abdominal pain, and examination showed signs of prolonged obstructed labour , with the baby's head trapped in the birth canal. Due to the life-threatening risk to both the mother and baby, the doctors diagnosed prolonged obstructed labour and scheduled her for an emergency Caesarean section. She is currently receiving urgent medical care and undergoing appropriate treatment to ensure a safe recovery for both herself and her baby.
Medical history
Following assessment, the patient was stabilized and prepared for an emergency Caesarean section due to prolonged obstructed labour. Necessary laboratory investigations were carried out, and appropriate medications and supportive care were provided before surgery. The emergency Caesarean section was successfully performed, resulting in the safe delivery of the baby. Following the operation, the mother recovered well under close postoperative monitoring, with no immediate complications. Both the mother and the baby were stable, and the overall outcome of the treatment was successful.
Prognosis
The patient was diagnosed with prolonged obstructed labour, a life-threatening obstetric emergency requiring immediate surgical intervention. Clinical findings indicated that labour had failed to progress despite full cervical dilatation, with evidence of fetal head moulding and caput formation. An emergency Caesarean section was recommended to prevent serious maternal and fetal complications. With timely surgery, appropriate postoperative care, and close monitoring, the prognosis for both the mother and the baby is good, with a high likelihood of full recovery.
