Nathasha Saldanha, who donated a kidney to her sister Bruna, successfully became pregnant naturally three years post-transplant, after previously undergoing in vitro fertilization for her first child.
Nathasha Saldanha, a 34-year-old nutritionist from Brazil, made a selfless act by donating a kidney to her sister Bruna Rafaela Jardel Anchieta in 2023, who was suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease. Both women are now in good health, undergoing regular medical check-ups that indicate stable conditions. Nathasha expressed her relief and gratitude for the transplant, which significantly improved her sister's quality of life.
Prior to the transplant, Nathasha was advised to consider pregnancy while still having both kidneys, as gestation after donation poses higher risks. For seven years, she and her husband faced challenges in conceiving, ultimately leading them to in vitro fertilization, resulting in the birth of their first child, Bernardo, who is now three years old. This experience heightened their hopes for a family.
Three years post-surgery, Nathasha's family received unexpected joy as she discovered she was pregnant naturally, a situation she attributes to divine intervention. This turn of events underscores the resilience of the family and the profound emotions tied to health recovery and family planning after significant medical experiences.
