Aqeela Tariq Safely Delivered a Baby Boy

Aqeela Tariq's Story

Aqeela Tariq, a 36-year-old woman from Dera Ghazi Khan, was approaching the end of her pregnancy. Aqeela was expecting her fourth child, and her heart was filled with both excitement and concern for her baby’s safe arrival. With a history of three previous C-sections, she understood the potential risks. During a follow-up visit, her gynecologist confirmed that a C-section would once again be necessary to ensure the safety of both the mother and baby. However, the significant cost of the C-section was out of her family’s reach.

Aqeela lived in a modest home with her husband and three young children. Her husband, the sole provider for the family, worked hard as a daily wage laborer but made just PKR 30,000 per month. A significant portion of their income was used for food expenses and utility bills. They had no savings at all to pay for Aqeela’s C-section. Aqeela was afraid that she may lose her baby. No mother should ever have to choose between covering basic living expenses and affording a safe childbirth. After struggling for a while, Aqeela and her husband reached out to Transparent Hands and asked for help. After knowing about her condition, we promptly registered her case.

On February 25, 2025, Aqeela was admitted to Bakhtawar Amin Memorial Trust Hospital in Multan. Her C-section was successfully performed by Dr. Asif. The procedure went smoothly and Aqeela gave birth to a baby boy. After receiving post-operative care, Aqeela was discharged in satisfactory condition on February 27, 2025.

Aqeela Tariq expressed her happiness as follows:

“I can’t believe I am holding my newborn baby in my arms. Before the C-section, I couldn’t even sleep properly, thinking that the cost of the C-section was beyond my husband’s financial capacity. After the surgery, I feel happier and more hopeful. You gave me the greatest gift – a life full of happiness.”

Aqeela is now recovering well and is living her life to the fullest with her children, including her newborn.

Your support has brought hope and relief to Aqeela’s family. They extend their immense gratitude to you for making a valuable impact on her family.