Dr. Saleha Akter

About Dr. Saleha Akter

Sewing machines hum constantly inside the massive garment factories of the EPZ. Young women sit in long rows stitching clothes for twelve hours straight. They barely get time to drink water or use the washroom. A pregnant worker might suddenly feel dizzy and faint right at her workstation. Her coworkers rush to fan her face and offer sweet candies. They assume she just needs rest. High blood sugar during pregnancy creates a very dangerous situation for both the mother and the unborn baby. Dr Saleha Akter steps in to manage these exact high risk cases. She practices as a Consultant in Gynaecology. Her medical background carries a very specific and useful combination of degrees. She started with an MBBS. She then earned a CCD which focuses entirely on diabetes management. She mastered maternal health by securing a DGO and an FCGP. You will find her treating patients at Popular Diagnostic Center Ltd in Narayangonj. The frightened factory worker arrives at the clinic feeling completely drained. Seeing a female consultant brings her immediate comfort. Dr Saleha Akter approaches the young mother with deep empathy. She knows that factory wages leave very little room for expensive diets. She checks the blood pressure and listens to the fetal heartbeat. Her dual training in diabetes and gynaecology proves incredibly useful here. She spots the signs of gestational diabetes quickly. A good doctor knows how to explain medical problems without causing panic. She grabs a blank piece of paper and draws a simple picture of the womb. She explains how the extra sugar in the blood makes the baby grow too fast. She writes down a realistic meal plan using cheap local vegetables and brown rice. She tells the mother exactly how to monitor her sugar levels at home. She speaks in a warm tone that makes the young woman feel safe and understood. Taking a dizzy pregnant woman on a bumpy bus ride to the capital is a terrible idea. The heavy traffic on the Dhaka highway makes the nausea completely unbearable. Having a diabetes trained gynaecology consultant right in the city is a massive blessing. The family can manage the high risk pregnancy locally. The mother can rest in her own bed while adjusting to her new diet. Regular checkups become a simple rickshaw ride instead of a whole day event. A safe delivery brings a beautiful new chapter to a hardworking family.

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