The rare condition is a congenital anomaly in which a malformed, parasitic fetus is found in the body of its developing twin. Various fetal parts can be present like the vertebrae, with a varying number of developed limbs. On Feb. 22, Vega gave birth to Itzamara at 37 weeks gestation via C-section, and surgeons removed the twin laparoscopically from her abdomen the following day. Parra-Saavedra told the New York Times that the twin had a head and developed limbs, but did not have a brain or heart. "I have never heard of anything like this in my entire life," Parra-Saavedra said of making the diagnosis.

Source: Fox News March 21, 2019 15:22 UTC