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Baby born on Friendship Bridge during emergency in Foz do Iguaçu
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie Grellmann
Argentinian pregnant woman goes into labor at customs; mother and newborn are fine
A child was born on the International Friendship Bridge in Foz do Iguaçu on Tuesday afternoon (June 30) when the mother, an Argentinian pregnant woman, began feeling contractions in the customs area. Mother and baby were stabilized and taken to Hospital Costa Cavalcanti, where both remain well.
The Argentine family was heading toward Paraguay seeking better medical care, as they faced difficulties accessing health services in their hometown. The plan was to wait for the birth on Paraguayan soil.
Upon reaching the bridge's customs area, the woman, about eight months pregnant, started experiencing strong contractions. The driver turned around immediately and alerted the Federal Highway Police (PRF), which halted traffic to facilitate assistance. The delivery took place while crossing the bridge.
Teams from the Federal Revenue Service, PRF, and the National Force performed the initial procedures, with remote guidance from SAMU. After the birth, both were taken to Hospital Costa Cavalcanti for medical follow‑up.
Frequently asked questions
- What was the family's destination?
- Paraguay, seeking better medical care.
- How many months pregnant was the woman?
- Approximately eight months.
- To which hospital were mother and baby taken?
- Hospital Costa Cavalcanti.
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