Little Agatha, 22 weeks, had an unprecedented operation last Friday (27). While still in the womb, the baby was examined by more than 20 specialists from the Materno-Infantil de Brasília hospital. The team worked to correct the congenital malformation that caused her to be born with motor limitations.

Hospital Materno-Infantil de Brasília is responsible for an unprecedented procedure – Jonathan Cantarelle/Agência Saúde-DF

20 specialists took part in the operation. – Jonathan Cantarel / Saúde-DF Agency

The baby underwent surgery while still in the womb. – Jonathan Cantarel / Saúde-DF Agency

The operation corrected a congenital malformation that led to motor impairment in the child – Jonathan Cantarel / Agência Saúde-DF

Agatha’s parents, Ryana and Jeremias, pose for a photo while still in the hospital. – Jonathan Cantarel / Saúde-DF Agency

The operation was performed in a public hospital

The operation, carried out at HMIB (Hospital Materno-Infantil de Brasília), was carried out to correct a congenital malformation known as “spina bifida”, where part of the spine is exposed.

The complex and unprecedented procedure was successful, and Agatha’s pregnancy continues normally.