- Request received06/07/2026
- Checked & confirmed30/07/2026
- FundraisingOngoing30/07/2026
- Treatment provided
- Invoice paid
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Aklima B., 21
FundraisingUrgentPregnancy
24
$285
About pregnancy
Aklima Begum has been diagnosed with 37+ weeks of single viable pregnancy with oligohydramnios and obstrceted lebour. The presence of oligohydramnios, which is a low level of amniotic fluid, Obstrected labour, 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.
Saheda Gafur-Ibrahim General Hospital
Kalaya, Bauphal, Patuakhali, Bangladesh
Background
Aklima Begum is a kind and hopeful 21-year-old woman who dreams of becoming a loving mother and raising a healthy child with her husband, Masum. Her husband earns only BDT 8,000 per month as a daily wage laborer and is the sole provider for the family, supporting Aklima as well as his elderly parents, Ohidul Hawlader (60) and Parveen (50), making it impossible to afford the cost of emergency surgery and hospital care. After an otherwise normal first pregnancy, Aklima developed a dangerous complication when severe oligohydramnios occurred following prolonged leakage of amniotic fluid, placing her unborn baby at serious risk. The family learned about Helpster Charity through a community miking campaign, which became their only source of hope during this medical emergency. Without an immediate caesarean section, the baby could suffer severe oxygen deprivation, infection, stillbirth, or death, while Aklima herself could face serious complications from prolonged labor, turning a joyful first pregnancy into a devastating tragedy 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 09.00AM in 10th june 2026 and doctors performed an ultrasound that revealed amniotic fluid is very low, 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 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 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, 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.
