Despite initial CPAP support, his condition worsened rapidly. By 26 hours of life, he was intubated and started on inotropic support for shock. Owing to his critical state, a decision was made to transfer him to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital for advanced care.
Baby of Pratibha
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Baby of Pratibha
Your Kindness Saved a Life: Baby of Pratibha’s Story
Baby of Pratibha, a fragile 34-day-old male newborn from Faridabad, entered the world through a normal vaginal delivery at a private hospital, weighing 3.1 kg. Though he cried immediately after birth, within 36 hours of life, he developed severe respiratory distress, requiring admission to the NICU.
Medical Challenges
During the transfer, the baby suffered a cardiac arrest but was revived with CPR. On arrival at Apollo, he experienced a second arrest, again successfully resuscitated. He required intensive support, including ventilators, inotropic infusions, antibiotics, and management for Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and coagulopathy.
Multiple complications followed — including lung collapses, severe infections with Candida, Klebsiella, and Pseudomonas, requiring high-end antibiotics, bronchoscopy procedures, and continuous respiratory support. Over weeks of treatment, the baby’s condition remained critical but showed slow signs of improvement.
Financial Challenge
The extensive and prolonged treatment, NICU charges, critical care medications, surgeries, and ventilatory support pushed the estimated cost of medical care to ₹7,89,150.00 — an insurmountable amount for his father, Dharmendra, a modest worker. The family was emotionally and financially shattered, desperately seeking help to save their precious baby.
How Saviour Foundation Stepped In
When Dharmendra and his family approached Saviour Foundation, our Save A Life Program team immediately intervened. Understanding the gravity and urgency of the case, We Launched an emergency fundraising campaign
- Mobilized our donor community and CSR partners for support.
- Coordinated with Apollo Hospital for priority admission and continuous critical care.
- Regularly stayed in touch with the medical team and the family, offering emotional and moral strength.
- Through collective compassion, timely efforts, and the generosity of our donors, we successfully raised the funds needed for Baby of Pratibha’s treatment.
The Impact
Today, Baby of Pratibha is showing gradual signs of recovery. Thanks to swift medical intervention and unwavering community support, he continues his brave fight for life in the NICU. The resilience of this little warrior and the hope shining in his parents’ eyes reflect the powerful impact of empathy and collective care.
A Heartfelt Thank You
This extraordinary journey of courage and hope would not have been possible without the kindness of our donors, well-wishers, and CSR supporters. Saviour Foundation expresses its deepest gratitude to every individual who contributed financially, emotionally, and spiritually to support this fragile life.