Baby 2 of Khaleda B., 1

Baby-2 of Khaleda Begum is a newborn baby boy whose arrival, together with his twin brother, brought immense joy to his family despite their difficult circumstances. His father is the only earning member of their six-person family, earning only BDT 10,000 per month as a daily wage labourer while supporting the twins, an 8-year-old daughter, and a 15-year-old son living with a disability, leaving the family unable to afford specialized neonatal care. After learning about Helpster Charity through Shahbuddin, the family sought urgent support when Baby-2 of Khaleda Begum developed neonatal hypoglycemia and required hospital admission and close monitoring. Without timely treatment, prolonged low blood sugar can cause seizures, breathing difficulties, permanent brain injury, developmental delay, and in severe cases, become life-threatening. Timely medical care gives Baby-2 the best chance to recover, grow normally alongside his twin brother, and enjoy a healthy future.

Baby-2 of Khaleda Begum was admitted to Sylhet Gastroliver Hospital on 13 July 2026 with neonatal hypoglycemia. He received conservative management with regular random blood sugar (RBS) monitoring, intravenous fluid support, and supportive neonatal care, while continuing exclusive breastfeeding. His blood glucose improved and he remained clinically stable, active, and feeding well, with stable vital signs and no respiratory distress. He was discharged in improved condition on 14 July 2026, the same day his mother and twin brother were discharged safely, with Norsol nasal drops and advice to continue exclusive breastfeeding, monitor blood glucose, maintain warmth and hygiene, and follow up with the Paediatric Department, seeking medical attention if poor feeding, fever, convulsion, breathing difficulty, or lethargy develops.

According to the doctor, regular blood glucose monitoring, exclusive breastfeeding, maintaining warmth and hygiene, prescribed medications, and pediatric follow-up are important to keep the baby’s blood sugar stable and support healthy growth. With timely care, the baby is expected to feed normally, remain active, and develop without complications. If neonatal hypoglycemia is left untreated or becomes prolonged, dangerously low blood sugar can deprive the brain of essential energy. This may cause poor feeding, lethargy, breathing difficulty, seizures, permanent neurological or developmental problems, and in severe cases, can become life-threatening. Consultant: Dr. Tofayel Ahmed, MBBS, FCPS (Paediatrics), Sylhet Gastroliver Hospital.