Quick Summary
- 1Nearly three years after undergoing a complex separation surgery in Goiânia, conjoined twins Heloá and Valentina are thriving.
- 2Their mother, Waldirene do Prado, recently shared updates on social media regarding the girls' recovery and daily routines.
- 3The twins, who were born joined at the chest, abdomen, and hips, successfully graduated from kindergarten in December and are preparing to enter first grade in 2026.
- 4The family has adopted a pet chicken named 'Boneca' and frequently shares videos of the girls dancing and playing.
Quick Summary
Waldirene do Prado, the mother of formerly conjoined twins Heloá and Valentina, has shared new updates on her daughters' lives nearly three years after their separation surgery. The twins, who were born joined at the chest, abdomen, and hips, are now healthy and active children.
Recently, the girls celebrated a major educational milestone by graduating from the Jardim II level. They are scheduled to begin first grade in the Ensino Fundamental in 2026. Beyond school, their daily life includes typical childhood activities such as visiting the dentist, celebrating birthdays, and playing with a pet chicken named 'Boneca'.
Life After Separation: School and Routine
The twins are currently living in Morrinhos, located in the south of Goiás. Since returning home from the hospital in March 2023, their mother has documented their progress on social media. In December, Heloá and Valentina attended a graduation ceremony for kindergarten, marking the end of their first year of formal schooling following the surgery.
Current updates from the family highlight a mix of medical check-ups and playful moments. The mother has shared videos of the twins:
- Visiting the dentist after Valentina lost her first tooth
- Celebrating Children's Day with games
- Attending an October birthday party
- Dancing to the song "Não era love"
The family also recently adopted a pet chicken, which the girls named "Boneca." The twins are often seen playing and even sleeping with the animal.
"She needed to be reoperated, she had a severe pulmonary problem. Then she had another more severe neurological problem. She was in a coma and, suddenly, she woke up and began to have a progressive and satisfactory evolution."— Dr. Zacharias
The Complex Separation Surgery
The medical procedure to separate Heloá and Valentina took place in January 2023 at the State Hospital for Children and Adolescents (Hecad) in Goiânia. The surgery was a massive undertaking, requiring the coordinated effort of approximately 200 professionals. Before the operation, the twins were physically connected at the thorax, abdomen, hips, liver, genitals, and both small and large intestines.
The procedure lasted for more than 10 hours. According to medical reports, the recovery process was difficult, particularly for Valentina. She required intense medical attention following the operation.
Valentina's Critical Recovery
Valentina faced severe complications after the separation. She remained in a medically induced coma for 28 days following the procedure. Her recovery involved multiple challenges, including a severe pulmonary problem and a subsequent severe neurological issue.
Dr. Zacharias, a physician involved in the case, noted the severity of her condition. He stated, "She needed to be reoperated, she had a severe pulmonary problem. Then she had another more severe neurological problem. She was in a coma and, suddenly, she woke up and began to have a progressive and satisfactory evolution."
Eventually, Valentina woke from the coma and began a steady recovery process.
A History of Challenges
The journey to separation was fraught with uncertainty. Upon receiving the hospital discharge in March 2023, the mother recalled a grim prognosis the family received at a different medical facility earlier in the process. At that previous hospital, doctors reportedly told the parents that they would have to choose between the lives of their daughters.
Today, the twins are fully recovered and living a normal life in Morrinhos, having defied those earlier expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of Heloá and Valentina?
They are currently healthy and have graduated from kindergarten. They are preparing to start first grade in 2026 and have adopted a pet chicken.
Where was the separation surgery performed?
The surgery was performed at the Hospital Estadual da Criança e do Adolescente (Hecad) in Goiânia in January 2023.
How long was Valentina in a coma?
Valentina was in a medically induced coma for 28 days due to post-operative pulmonary and neurological complications.
Frequently Asked Questions
They were separated in January 2023 during a surgery that lasted more than 10 hours.
Valentina suffered from severe pulmonary and neurological issues and was in a coma for 28 days.
They live in Morrinhos, in the south of Goiás.
