Dallas, Texas — June 17, 2025
In a rare and astonishing case that has captured national attention, a baby girl named Miracle Johnson was born with four legs at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, on Monday morning.
Doctors and nurses were stunned as baby Miracle entered the world via cesarean section at 8:42 AM, weighing 7 pounds and 9 ounces—along with two extra fully-formed legs extending from her lower torso.
According to Dr. Emily Carter, the lead pediatric surgeon overseeing the case, the condition is believed to be a form of conjoined parasitic twinning, an extremely rare phenomenon where a partially developed twin becomes attached to the surviving baby during fetal development.
“This is an extraordinary medical event,” Dr. Carter said at a press briefing. “Miracle has two fully functional legs of her own, and the additional pair appears to be non-functional at this point. We are conducting a full set of imaging scans to evaluate the internal structure and determine the safest path forward.”
The child’s parents, 28-year-old Jasmine Johnson and 30-year-old Marcus Johnson, said they had no prior knowledge of the condition during routine prenatal checkups. “We were shocked, of course, but she’s our baby, and she’s beautiful. We’re thankful she’s healthy and in good hands,” said Jasmine.
A team of specialists is now working on a treatment plan, which may include surgery to remove the extra limbs once the baby is strong enough. The hospital has already been contacted by leading pediatric experts from across the country offering to assist or consult on the case.
The Johnson family has received an outpouring of support from the local community and beyond. Baylor Medical Center has set up a special fund to assist with the baby’s future medical needs.
While the road ahead may be filled with challenges, one thing is clear: Miracle Johnson is already living up to her name.
— Reported by Karen Mitchell, Dallas Morning Chronicle
Photos and further updates pending medical evaluations.
