During the lock down, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, each and every individual must be vigilant and careful. However, in the case of pregnant women or women who have just delivered a baby with complications, needs to be extra careful and reach out to the right authorities for the necessary precautions and care.
On 4th
May 2020, CHILDLINE Kochi, Kerala received a call from a father reporting about
his 10-day old new born baby’s need for immediate medical support. The baby was
born at a general hospital in Ernakulum. Due to breathing problems, the baby
was put on a ventilator and referred to Lakshmi hospital. As per the medical
report, the baby was suffering from breathing problems coupled with a neurological
condition and bleeding in the head. The
child was suffering with hydrocephalus and was in a very critical condition. For urgent medical intervention the child was taken
from Lakshmi Hospital, Ernakulum to Kottayam Medical College (KMC), Kottayam.
The parents also requested for help in settling bills at Lakshmi Hospital, before the discharge. CHILDLINE informed the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) Chairperson. On the same day, CHILDLINE coordinated for all the necessary services and transferred the baby to KMC. In this case, CHILDLINE received unconditional support from IMA (Indian Medical Association) Kochi Chapter and NRHM (National Rural Health Mission) for providing the ambulance and medics to transfer the child to KMC.
On 5th May 2020, CHILDLINE paid the bills at Lakshmi Hospital. Two members from the CHILDLINE team accompanied the baby, medics and paramedics to KMC. On 8th May 2020, the father informed CHILDLINE about the gradual progress of the baby who has begun the natural process of breast feeding. The baby doesn’t require surgery, however, will need physiotherapy. The family thanked CHILDLINE for the timely intervention and support.
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