Recently, a video of the match of Fluminenses women's volleyball club in the 2024-2025 Brazilian National Championship appeared on social media. Notably, Fluminenses setter Priscila Oliveira Heldes is still playing as she is 5 months pregnant.
According to images from the video, Heldes clearly showed her big belly even when she stood or moved. However, the player born in 1992 still moves smoothly, playing the role of conductor with passes that are suitable for teammates. She also had a clever drop-off situation that appeared in a recently posted video.
Sharing with GloboTV about playing during pregnancy, she said: "It was an important match for Fluminenses and it was special that I could experience this moment with my son".
Heldes also emphasized that the competition decision is always consulted by doctors in charge of pregnancy. She attended the birth party in July.
"Since I was pregnant, I have been cared for by specialists. They told me that if I felt healthy, I could continue playing football. I did not suddenly play sports while pregnant. My body is used to that. I just have to be careful not to fall," Heldes added.
The statistics site Telegrafi published an article: "Priscila Oliveira Heldes started playing volleyball when she was 5 months pregnant. Heldes played in the quarter-finals of the knockout round of the Brazilian National Volleyball Championship.
This 33-year-old setter helped the audience get up with great moves, even though her belly was easily recognizable at first sight.
However, her team, Fluminense, was still eliminated from the knockout round after losing to opponent Sesi-Bauru and could not advance to the semi-finals".
It is known that Heldes is dating Brazilian basketball player Wesley Castro, whom she often posts photos with on social media.
Priscila oliveira Heldes is a famous Brazilian women's volleyball player. She has a huge record at both club and national team level. At the age of 33, Heldes is the number 1 setter, an important factor in Fluminense's squad.
