On 23/6, a representative from Da Nang Hospital for Women and Children announced the baby's discharge after many months of intensive treatment. The infant is now in stable health, weighing 2,655 grams.

The Singaporean tourist couple on their child's discharge day. *Minh Hien*

Previously, on 10/3, the young Singaporean couple traveled to Da Nang for a vacation. This was planned as a short trip before they returned to Singapore to prepare for the birth of their first daughter. However, on the night before their scheduled flight home, the wife suddenly experienced unusual symptoms.

She was rushed to Da Nang Hospital for Women and Children's emergency room with severe pre-eclampsia, a dangerous obstetric complication threatening the lives of both mother and fetus.

"Our lives were suddenly turned upside down. My wife and I faced a life-or-death situation in a foreign country, and all communication with the medical staff at that time relied entirely on the Google Translate application", the husband recalled the initial days of hospitalization, filled with panic.

To increase the baby's chance of survival, doctors initiated intensive medical treatment to prolong the pregnancy as much as possible. However, after two weeks of monitoring, the fetus showed signs of severe distress. Recognizing the imminent danger, the hospital's obstetrics and pediatrics team consulted and decided on an emergency C-section at 27 weeks. The baby girl was born weighing just 720 grams, classified as extremely premature and extremely low birth weight.

The neonatal resuscitation team in the operating room provided respiratory support and facilitated skin-to-skin contact with the mother. After more than one hour, as the mother required continued intensive treatment for pre-eclampsia, the baby was transferred to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The infant faced numerous complex conditions due to immature organs, including neonatal respiratory failure, pulmonary hypertension, patent ductus arteriosus, hypoglycemia, and neonatal sepsis. The baby required mechanical ventilation and continuous vasopressor medication to maintain circulation.

Alongside the strict treatment regimen, Mr. Chen and his wife stayed by their child's side daily, diligently practicing the Kangaroo method (skin-to-skin care) and encouraging breastfeeding. After many months of collaborative efforts between the medical staff and the family, a miracle occurred: the baby overcame dangerous complications, was weaned off the ventilator, and showed stable growth until her discharge.

Doctors presented flowers to congratulate the couple and the discharged baby. *Minh Hien*

Before returning his wife and child to Singapore, the husband wrote a handwritten letter to the hospital, expressing his gratitude: "Although the language barrier was a significant obstacle, everything was overcome thanks to the friendliness, kindness, and dedication of the doctors and nurses. No words can fully express our family's gratitude. We are truly fortunate to have met such a wonderful medical team".

Nguyen Dong