16-Day-Old Premature Baby Needs To Stay In The NICU To Survive

“The day after my baby was born, I walked into the NICU, eagerly looking for him. The nurse pointed to an incubator, and my body went numb. With trembling hands, I went closer. That was the first time I saw my baby, with tubes all over his body. What should have been a moment of happiness, was a terrifying experience. He was crying in pain and I could do nothing to comfort him.” - Vani, baby's mother

Their newborn's only experience of the world has been pain
A couple of weeks ago, Vani and Stephen had a beautiful baby boy. However, he was born in the eighth month of her pregnancy and was underweight. Their baby was also suffering from jaundice for two days and was kept in NICU. Within a few days, his condition worsened when he started to vomit frequently and had a high fever. After various tests, they were told their tiny baby not only had an infection in his intestine, but also a hole in his stomach.“My husband and I thought he would recover soon, but fate struck a cruel blow when we discovered our baby’s condition is worse than we could ever imagine. Even before we could understand the whole situation, we had to start his treatment. There was no time to waste. We did everything we could to try and save him, but now it's not enough.”
Their baby boy is still not out of danger and needs continued treatment to live
The little one was just 7-days-old when he underwent a major surgery where the hole in his stomach was closed. But their baby is still not out of danger. He needs to stay in the NICU to get stronger and can't survive a life outside the incubator yet. He was fed through a tube in his mouth, but it wasn't enough to save him - another feeding tube has been inserted through his leg to help him recover faster.
“I can't help but break down when I see him with all the tubes. It's so dreadful to watch him cry out of pain and hunger. I want to hold my little baby in arms. I haven't even breast fed him. All I can do is stand by and watch him go through all this. I feel helpless and fear for his life every second."

His helpless parents are running out of time and money to save him
Stephen, who works in a private company, now finds himself at a dead-end. He earns Rs 16,000 in a month, and it isn't enough to continue his baby's treatment. He was somehow able to afford a safe delivery for his wife, but saving his son is beyond his capacity. Without medical care and attention, Vani and Stephen might never get to take their baby home with them.
How You Can Help
Their baby needs to stay in the NICU for another 6 weeks to recover completely, without this, their baby won't be able to survive. Unfortunately, Stephen and Vani have nothing left to continue treatment. Your support will save their 16-day-old baby's life.Your support can save their 16-day-old baby boy's life.
Details for direct bank transfer / UPI
- Virtual account name: Vani - Milaap
- Account number: 8080811040388
- IFSC code: YESB0CMSNOC
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- Transfer allowed only from Indian Bank accounts. All NRE/ foreign account transfers will be rejected/will fail
- If you are calling the bank or visiting the branch, mention Account Type as "Yes Bank CMS" (Cash Management System) accounts.
- This account does not accept cash transfers.
- Once you have made the transfer, please visit https://milaap.org/payments. Enter your email and UTR (txn reference number) to receive payment acknowledgement.
- This is a virtual bank account (VBA) created by Milaap, specifically for this fundraiser. Funds donated will be received by Milaap and then transferred to beneficiary.
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Details for direct bank transfer / UPI
- Virtual account name: Vani - Milaap
- Account number: 8080811040388
- IFSC code: YESB0CMSNOC
Instructions
- Transfer allowed only from Indian Bank accounts. All NRE/ foreign account transfers will be rejected/will fail
- If you are calling the bank or visiting the branch, mention Account Type as "Yes Bank CMS" (Cash Management System) accounts.
- This account does not accept cash transfers.
- Once you have made the transfer, please visit https://milaap.org/payments. Enter your email and UTR (txn reference number) to receive payment acknowledgement.
- This is a virtual bank account (VBA) created by Milaap, specifically for this fundraiser. Funds donated will be received by Milaap and then transferred to beneficiary.
Thank you for your love and support.
Baby of vani is currently at home and is responding well to the treatment and is recovering slowly. Here is the recent photo of baby of vani.

Regards,
The Father
Thank you for your love and support.
Baby of vani is currently at home and is responding well to the treatment and is recovering slowly. Here is the recent photo of baby of vani.

Regards,
The Father
Thank you so much for the support you have shown towards the baby. The baby has been discharged and recovering well. We are very thankful for all the support you have shown towards The baby and the family.
Thank you once again.
Regards,
Sharon
Thank you so much for the support you have shown towards the baby. The baby has been discharged and recovering well. We are very thankful for all the support you have shown towards The baby and the family.
Thank you once again.
Regards,
Sharon
Just few days back Mr.Stephen & Mrs Vani were very joyfull on hearing from doctor's that the baby will be shifted to ward and discharged in few days. However the baby was co operating well with the feed so got shifted to the ward. Suddenly baby was shifted back to NICU again from ward till the baby is stable and can take the increase amount of feed normally.
Here's the good news, baby is doing better now and doctor's have given a go ahead for discharge with special care instructions. We thank you once again for all your support.
Regards,
Sharon


Just few days back Mr.Stephen & Mrs Vani were very joyfull on hearing from doctor's that the baby will be shifted to ward and discharged in few days. However the baby was co operating well with the feed so got shifted to the ward. Suddenly baby was shifted back to NICU again from ward till the baby is stable and can take the increase amount of feed normally.
Here's the good news, baby is doing better now and doctor's have given a go ahead for discharge with special care instructions. We thank you once again for all your support.
Regards,
Sharon


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