The strange case of the baby born pregnant with its twin

It all started when seven months pregnant Mónica Vega had an ultrasound. The study revealed something extraordinary: she had two umbilical cords, his own and another, which connected the baby to a mbad that was forming inside.

They discovered that their daughter had a strange phenomenon called "Parasitic twin" or fetus in fetu, in which the baby carried the fetus in his abdomen.

The case was presented in the program Informants, in which the gynecologist Miguel Parra, who attended the family, explained what happened. He explained that the second mbad that formed inside the fetus lacked heart and brain. "He absorbs food directly from his sister's heart," said the gynecologist, adding that he had all four limbs and some bones. However, there was no lack of opportunity to survive.

"The baby was born at 37 weeks and underwent surgery during which the fetus was removed to prevent it from developing in. The operation was a success and the small will continue to grow in a normal way"Concludes the doctor.