Daily care for Nastia

Anastasiia is 14 years old and lives in the city of Horishni Plavni. She cannot speak, walk, or sit independently. Her life is an endless cycle of medical examinations, rehabilitation courses, and hope that tomorrow will be at least a little better. Together, we can help Anastasiia receive proper nutrition and the medications she needs.

At birth, Nastia suffered from oxygen deprivation and a bilateral brain hemorrhage. She spent the first ten days of her life in intensive care.

From the age of two months, her parents began to notice that she did not follow toys with her eyes and sought medical advice. At six months, Nastia began having seizures, and three months later she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, spastic tetraparesis. In 2017, an MRI revealed a congenital brain malformation – Dandy-Walker syndrome.

Anastasiia is a kind and calm girl. She loves listening to music and enjoys working with an instructor in the swimming pool during rehabilitation. She also dreams of the day when she will be able to take her first steps.

In recent years, her condition has been complicated by digestive problems: poor absorption of food has led to severe weight deficiency. A gastroenterologist prescribed Fortini Powder by Nutricia as specialized nutrition to supplement her main diet.

Anastasiia regularly takes medications to improve sleep, digestion, and overall well-being, including Melatonin, Domrid, Slabilax, Bisacodyl, Espumisan, Creon, and others. The monthly cost of her medications is 6,512 UAH.

The family lives on social assistance and alimony which amounts to 2,300 UAH. Anastasiia’s parents divorced when she was one year old. Her mother, Bohdana, provides round-the-clock care for her daughter and therefore cannot work.

The necessary medication and special Fortini nutrition will help ensure Anastasia has a comfortable life for six months. Friends, please support Nastia! Even a small amount of help can make a child's life more comfortable.