Baby of Latifah is a 12-day-old male neonate who is currently admitted in the NICU with multiple serious neonatal complications requiring intensive medical management and continuous monitoring.

The baby was born with a history of:

• Oligohydramnios
• Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)

Following birth, the baby developed severe medical complications including:

• Respiratory distress requiring invasive mechanical ventilation and oxygen support
• Serratia sepsis
• Severe persistent thrombocytopenia (critically low platelet count)
• Requirement of Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy
• Requirement of steroid therapy
• Massive hematemesis (vomiting of blood)
• Melaena (gastrointestinal bleeding)
• Requirement of multiple blood and blood product transfusions

Despite these life-threatening complications, the baby has shown some improvement and is presently tolerating limited enteral feeds. However, his condition remains guarded and he continues to require intensive neonatal care.

Baby of Latifah is receiving comprehensive NICU management, including:

• Invasive ventilatory support with oxygen therapy
• Intravenous antibiotics and supportive medications
• Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG)
• Steroid therapy
• Blood and blood product transfusions
• Nutritional support and gradual feed advancement
• Continuous monitoring by neonatology specialists

Given the severity of his illness, the baby is expected to require:

• Prolonged NICU hospitalization
• Ongoing respiratory support
• Specialized medications and investigations
• Blood component therapy as required
• Intensive nursing care and monitoring
• Gradual establishment of full feeding

The duration of treatment will depend on his clinical recovery and response to therapy.

Hospital: Horizon Prime Hospital

The estimated expenditure towards NICU care, respiratory support, medications, investigations, blood products, and hospitalization is approximately:

₹4,00,000/- (Rupees Four Lakh Only)

The final cost may vary depending upon the baby's clinical condition, duration of hospitalization, and actual treatment requirements.

The baby's father is employed as a salesperson and earns a modest income that is insufficient to meet the substantial expenses of prolonged NICU treatment. The family is experiencing significant financial hardship and is unable to bear the ongoing cost of the baby's life-saving medical care.

We humbly appeal to generous donors, charitable trusts, social organizations, corporate CSR initiatives, and kind-hearted individuals to extend financial support for the treatment of Baby of Latifah.

Your contribution will help cover the expenses related to:

• NICU hospitalization
• Ventilator and respiratory support
• Life-saving medications
• IVIG and steroid therapy
• Blood and blood product transfusions
• Investigations and specialist care

Every contribution, regardless of the amount, will help provide this critically ill newborn with the medical care necessary for survival and recovery.

Baby of Latifah is fighting a difficult battle against severe neonatal illness and complications. With continued intensive medical treatment and timely financial support, he has a chance to recover and lead a healthy life. We sincerely request your compassionate assistance in helping this newborn receive the life-saving care he urgently needs.

All donations made to Saaya Foundation are exempt under section 80G of the Income Tax Act. Registered ID : U85300MH2022NPL383369

Saaya Foundation, a National Registered Charity is raising funds for Baby of Latifah

Saaya Foundation works in the areas of Medical Support, Women Empowerment, Child Rights, Social Awareness Programs, Protection from Domestic Violence, Health Initiatives, Personality Development Programs, Education, Natural Calamity Relief and other impact driven programs.