Emergency c-section saves mother and baby

Mariama, aged 24, came to the hospital in labor.  An ultrasound revealed a large baby and inadequate pelvis, requiring a C-section. Dr. Aruna Stevens and SHO Lawrence Kargbo performed an emergency caesarian section and Mariama delivered a healthy baby boy.  After a brief stay in the hospital, Mariama and her baby were discharged.  

Cephalo pelvic disproportion is a fairly common condition in Sierra Leone that may be caused by poor nutrition, including insufficient calcium and vitamin D.  CPD can lead to fistula during birth, if the baby is not delivered by C-section. 

"She was so happy and thanked the entire team for coming to her aid during this pandemic. And above all, she thanked the almighty God for also granting her heart desire," Hospital Administrator Jinnah Lahai reported. 

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