Quick Summary
- 1On December 25, 2023, Rafaela Massini Isacksson gave birth to her son Mathias in Porto Velho, transforming Christmas into a double celebration for her family.
- 2Despite hoping for a post-holiday delivery, Rafaela's labor began on Christmas Eve while she was preparing for the traditional family dinner.
- 3After her water broke during a shower, she was initially sent home from the hospital due to low dilation, but returned hours later when pain intensified.
- 4Medical examinations revealed that Mathias weighed approximately 4.1 kilograms, making a normal delivery risky, so doctors performed a cesarean section at 6:45 PM.
Quick Summary
A Christmas Eve dinner preparation turned into an unexpected delivery when Rafaela Massini Isacksson gave birth to her son Mathias on December 25, 2023, in Porto Velho.
The family had planned for a post-holiday arrival, but events unfolded rapidly during the festive preparations.
Medical complications required a cesarean section delivery at the Hospital de Base.
The birth transformed Christmas into a permanent double celebration for the family.
Christmas Eve Preparations Turn Unexpected
Rafaela Massini Isacksson experienced an unusual surge of energy on December 24, despite being heavily pregnant with swollen feet.
She spent the day helping her grandmother, organizing the house, shopping at the market, and participating in all preparations for the traditional Christmas Eve dinner.
Her husband Matheus returned from work around 8:00 PM, hugged and kissed her, then jokingly remarked: "Imagina se o Mathias nasce hoje?" (Imagine if Mathias is born today?).
Rafaela immediately responded: "Cala a boca, não fala isso. Não pode nascer no Natal" (Shut up, don't say that. He can't be born on Christmas).
Throughout her pregnancy, Rafaela had maintained a special relationship with Christmas and had even spoken to her unborn baby, asking him to wait until after the holiday passed.
The medical due date was December 26, and she actively prayed for delivery to occur after Christmas.
"Cala a boca, não fala isso. Não pode nascer no Natal"— Rafaela Massini Isacksson
Labor and Delivery Process
The situation changed dramatically while Rafaela was taking a shower on Christmas Eve.
She felt her water break and heard the distinctive sound, initially thinking: "não pode ser" (it can't be).
Desperately calling for Matheus, she announced: "Amor, minha bolsa estourou" (Love, my water broke).
Despite the rupture, contractions remained mild, so the couple decided to complete their Christmas Eve dinner at home before heading to the hospital.
Rafaela even placed a chair in the shower because she could no longer stand for extended periods.
At the first hospital visit, medical staff determined dilation was still minimal and instructed the couple to wait at home.
By approximately 4:00 AM on December 25, the pain intensified significantly, signaling that the baby was imminent.
Upon returning to the hospital, examinations revealed that Mathias weighed approximately 4.1 kilograms.
Doctors determined that a normal delivery would present risks, so the medical team opted for a cesarean section and transferred Rafaela to the Hospital de Base.
At 6:45 PM on December 25, 2023, Mathias Massini Isacksson was born.
A Transformed Holiday ✨
The birth fundamentally changed the meaning of Christmas for the Isacksson family.
What had been a purely religious and familial celebration became a permanent dual milestone.
Rafaela reflected on the experience with acceptance: "Ele nasceu no Natal. Do jeito que eu pedi que não fosse. Mas exatamente do jeito que tinha que ser" (He was born on Christmas. The way I asked him not to. But exactly the way it had to be).
The unexpected timing transformed what could have been a stressful event into a cherished family story.
Every future Christmas will now include both holiday festivities and Mathias' birthday celebrations.
Christmas Births in Rondônia 📊
Christmas births are more common than many might expect in Rondônia.
According to data from the Association of Natural Persons Registrars of Rondônia (Arpen-RO), 464 births were registered on December 25 throughout the state since 2015.
This statistic demonstrates that many families receive the ultimate holiday gift—a new baby—despite the festive date.
Porto Velho leads the state ranking with 150 Christmas Day registrations.
Other cities with significant numbers include:
- Ji-Paraná with 48 registrations
- Vilhena with 42 registrations
These figures confirm that holiday births, while unexpected for individual families, represent a regular occurrence across the region.
"Amor, minha bolsa estourou"— Rafaela Massini Isacksson
"Ele nasceu no Natal. Do jeito que eu pedi que não fosse. Mas exatamente do jeito que tinha que ser"— Rafaela Massini Isacksson
Frequently Asked Questions
While preparing for Christmas Eve dinner, Rafaela's water broke unexpectedly during a shower, leading to the birth of her son Mathias on Christmas Day.
Medical examinations revealed that Mathias weighed approximately 4.1 kilograms, and doctors determined that a normal delivery would present risks to mother and child.
According to Arpen-RO data, Porto Velho has registered 150 births on Christmas Day since 2015, making it the leading city in Rondônia for holiday births.
