“I Travelled 387 Kilometers for Dignity” — A

When I got pregnant, I began visiting hospitals and doctors — both private and public — hoping for proper care. But instead of compassion, I faced coldness. 

I was rushed through appointments. Doctors barely spoke to me. They talked through glass panels, never looked me in the eye, and never gave me time to ask questions. It felt like I was being treated as a case, not a person. Their behavior made me feel deeply uncomfortable.  

And then came the decision — not a discussion — that a normal delivery would be “impossible” for me. They insisted that a C-section was my only option, without even trying to explain why.  

I was heartbroken. I lost trust — not just in them, but in the system that was supposed to care for me.  

That’s when my sister, a regular member of Mother’s Club in Somitipara, Cox’s Bazar told me about a maternity center run by MedGlobal. She said the women there were treated like humans, not numbers. That they were listened to, respected, and reassured. 

Something inside me said, “That’s where I need to be.” So, in the final weeks of my pregnancy, I travelled 387 kilometers — from Narayanganj, near capital city Dhaka to Somitipara , Cox’s Bazar — for a chance at something different. 

And everything was different. 

At MedGlobal, the midwives welcomed me with warmth. They didn’t stand behind the glass. They sat beside me, held my hand, and listened to my fears. During labor, they stayed close. Massaged me when I needed relief. Cared for me like a sister would — not like a distant professional. 

And I did it. I gave birth naturally. Safely. With dignity. One journey. One kind voice. One unforgettable experience. This is what MedGlobal gave me. 

And I will never forget it.