Volley, on the field in the sixth month of pregnancy. Priscila Heldes: “The doctor has authorized me, my little one an extra strength”

The Brazilian setter took the field with Fluminense to help her team in the quarter-finals of the playoffs. “The doctor gave me permission, my little Emanuel was an extra force.”

Priscilla Heldes, a volleyball player at Fluminense, has gone viral on social networks by participating pregnant in a game. The 33-year-old athlete has caused anger on social networks, where the debate has begun as to whether it is logical that she competes in these conditions.The Brazilian woman, who is almost 6 months pregnant and with an already very visible belly, was part of the Fluminense team at the meeting of quarterfinals of the Superle…

The 33-year-old athlete caught the attention of fans — and not only them — but she herself stated that she did nothing unusual.

Priscilla Heldes, captain of Fluminense, challenges prejudices when playing pregnant in the Superleague of Volleyball. An example of empowerment and resilience.

In the recent history of the sport, few images were as shocking as that of Priscilla Heldes, captain of the Fluminense club of Brazil, playing a game of the Women’s Volleyball Superleague with five months of pregnancy. At 35 years old, the outstanding collocate broke schemes and knocked down prejudices by leading her team in the playoffs, leaving a footprint that transcends the sport. The last match of the quarterfinals against Sesi Bauru ended …