Teen pregnancy remains a pressing issue in Nepal, often shaped by early marriage, limited access to education and economic hardships. Dipa Nepali’s story reflects this reality. Married at just 15, she and her husband Gopal (20 years) moved to India in search for better opportunities. Three years after being together, at 18 years of age, Dipa became pregnant with her first child. Despite her condition, she continued working throughout her pregnancy—a common struggle for many young mothers.
As her due date approached, the couple returned to Nepal. After a strenuous four-day bus journey, Dipa went into labor just one hour after arriving at Sani Bheri Hospital. She delivered a premature baby at 30 weeks and 3 days, weighing only 1700 grams. The newborn was immediately referred to our hospital for specialized neonatal care.
Upon admission, the baby received critical support: oxygen therapy to assist respiratory function, gradual spoon feeding to support nutrition and growth, intravenous fluids to maintain hydration and balance, antibiotic therapy to prevent infection and regular lab investigations to guide treatment.
Relentless effort and dedication from HDCS’s pediatric and nursing teams, ensured steady improvement in the baby’s condition. Gopal, experiencing hospital care for the first time, expressed deep gratitude for the medical team’s commitment and compassion.
While teen pregnancy poses serious health and social challenges, HDCS remains steadfast in its mission to provide dignified, life-saving care to all—especially the most vulnerable. Dipa’s story is a reminder of the urgent need for awareness, education, and support systems that empower young women and prevent early pregnancies.
HDCS together with its hospitals continues to stand beside families like Dipa and Gopal’s, offering not just medical care, but hope, healing, and support towards a brighter future.