- Request received06/07/2026
- Checked & confirmed30/07/2026
- FundraisingOngoing30/07/2026
- Treatment provided
- Invoice paid
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Mili A., 18
FundraisingUrgentPregnancy
24
$285
About pregnancy
Mili Akter has been diagnosed with a 39+ weeks single viable pregnancy with oligohydramnios, breech presentation, and fetal distress. Oligohydramnios is a condition in which the amount of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby is significantly reduced, increasing the risk of complications during pregnancy and delivery. Breech presentation means the baby is positioned feet-first or buttocks-first instead of the normal head-down position, making vaginal delivery more difficult and risky. Fetal distress indicates that the baby is not receiving adequate oxygen or is experiencing stress inside the womb, which can threaten the health and survival of the unborn child.
Saheda Gafur-Ibrahim General Hospital
Kalaya, Bauphal, Patuakhali, Bangladesh
Background
Mili Akter is a gentle and hopeful young woman who dreams of becoming a loving mother and building a happy future with her husband, Anich, and their growing family. Her husband earns only BDT 8,000 per month as a daily wage laborer and is the sole provider for five family members, including his parents, Rajiya and Md. Abdul, and his younger sister Lamiya, making it impossible for the family to afford the cost of emergency surgery and hospital care. After a smooth first pregnancy, the family was devastated when doctors discovered severe oligohydramnios, breech presentation, and fetal distress, placing both mother and baby in immediate danger. The family learned about Helpster Charity through a community miking campaign, which gave them hope during this life-threatening crisis. Without an urgent caesarean section, the baby could suffer severe oxygen deprivation, birth trauma, permanent disability, or death, while Mili herself could face serious complications from obstructed labor, turning a joyful first pregnancy into a tragic outcome for the entire family.
Medical history
After experiencing, passage of gush of water and leaky membrane for 2 days, she arrived at our hospital at 10.00AM in 04th june 2026 and doctors performed an ultrasound that revealed amniotic fluid is very low with breech presentation 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 female 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 07th june 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 breech presentation with 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.
