A Tiny Fighter, A Giant Miracle

Born smaller than the tumor she carried, baby Zalya entered the world already fighting for her life  Diagnosed in the womb with a rare sacrococcygeal teratoma larger than her own fragile body, her future seemed uncertain. At just 28 weeks, she arrived weighing only 0.99 kg — while the tumor weighed even more.

Days later, she endured a six-hour surgery, multiple resuscitations, and blood transfusions  Ten long days passed before her mother could finally hold her for the first time — a moment filled with tears, fear, and overwhelming love

Five months later, Zalya went home — tumor gone, hope alive  Though she still faces monitoring and challenges ahead, she has already proven something extraordinary: strength is not measured in size.

Her story is a reminder that even the smallest hearts can carry the greatest courage