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Kathelen Tavares, a mother from Rio de Janeiro, was informed that she wasexpecting twins.

Devastated, Kathelen demanded answers.

Every medical record throughout her pregnancy pointed to two fetuses.

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Ultrasounds showed two heartbeats.

The hospital registered her as having a twin pregnancy.

Yet, medical staff insisted there hadonly ever been one baby.

A pregnant woman holds one baby, looking emotional, near a fence.

But then they told me there was no second baby.

I kept asking what happened, but they wouldnt explain anything to me, shesaid tolocal media.

The latter is an important biometric parameter that helps assess fetal growth and gestational age.

Pregnant woman holding one baby in her arms, sitting outdoors on a chair.

Because of the suddenness of the emergency, no family members could accompany her into the operating room.

Staff instructed her to bring two sets of baby clothesone for each child.

But something felt off.

Pregnant woman consulting with a doctor, holding a tablet, wearing a white coat.

They placed her on my chest, and I waited for the second, but it never came.

Its just one baby; its important to make this clear.

Its important to reassure the family.

Pregnant woman holding one baby in hospital bed, wearing a patterned dress and yellow wristband.

There were no problems during the birth, he added.

As the family continues to demand an explanation, the hospitals director was summoned for questioning by the police.

The doctors need to be investigated.

Pregnant woman in a green shirt speaking, related to one baby delivery instead of twins.

The Health Secretarys statement did little to calm the publics doubts

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Ultrasound scans held by a pregnant woman expecting twins, showing different views.

Man speaking at health department office, wearing a navy polo, featured against a backdrop of framed portraits.

Pregnant woman with child and friend carrying baby outside hospital.

A woman in green holds and kisses her newborn, wrapped in a pink blanket, outside a hospital.

Comment questioning ultrasound accuracy, suggesting human error in predicting twin pregnancy.

Comment about a baby found alive in a dumpster in Rio; a suggestion for a mother to investigate.

Social media comment about a pregnant woman’s experience with twins, mentioning only one baby.

Comment by user @eunicemoura1109 stating, “There must be a companion in the delivery room,” about a pregnant woman’s experience.

Comment discussing a pregnant woman expecting twins but delivering one baby.

Comment about pregnant woman having twins, questioning hospital security and lack of companion.

Instagram comment from user tatysilva2304 discussing pregnancy exams.

Confused comment on pregnant woman expecting twins but receiving one baby after several ultrasounds.

Comment questioning a medical error in a pregnancy involving twins by professionals and clinics.

Comment discussing an issue where a pregnant woman expecting twins receives only one baby at the hospital.

Ultrasound result showing two fetuses in a social media post about expecting twins.

Comment questioning doctors about a pregnant woman who expected twins but received one baby.

Comment on a post about a woman expecting twins but receiving one baby, saying “That’s very strange.

Comment from user luigirodrigues6247: “How absurd” regarding a pregnancy story.

Comment about expecting twins but receiving one baby, with emojis expressing surprise and disappointment.

Comment questioning a pregnancy diagnosis error.

A comment questioning why a pregnant woman was alone during the birth.

Comment discussing the challenges of pregnancy and the importance of support.

Comment questioning absence of company during pregnant woman’s birth.

Comment on missing twins, stating, “This was child kidnapping.