Gal Gadot shares her deeply personal experience dealing with her recent pregnancy emergency
In a touching disclosure, Gal Gadot revealed a very intimate story of her struggle with a potentially fatal medical condition during her most recent pregnancy.
The ‘Wonder Woman’ actress revealed on social media that she had emergency surgery at eight months pregnant to cure a “massive” blood clot in her brain.
Gadot described her experience earlier this year in a tearful Instagram post.
“In February, during my eighth month of pregnancy, I was diagnosed with a massive blood clot in my brain,” she said in her post.
“I had suffered from terrible migraines that kept me in bed for weeks until I eventually got an MRI, which showed the horrifying reality. My family and I were suddenly reminded of how fleeting life can be. It served as a sobering reminder of how quickly things can change, and throughout a trying year, all I wanted was to persevere and live,” she said.
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The actress spoke about how she had emergency surgery within hours after she and her family hurried to the hospital.
Gadot gave birth to her fourth daughter, Ori, whose name has deep significance, in the middle of the anxiety and uncertainty.
“Her name, meaning ‘my light,’ wasn’t chosen by chance,” Gadot said. She continued, “Before the surgery, I told Jaron [Varsano, her husband] that when our daughter arrived, she would be the light waiting for me at the end of this tunnel.”
Early in March, Ori was born, and Gadot conveyed her sincere appreciation to the hospital’s medical staff for their skill and attention to detail.
Additionally, she attested to her complete recovery. “I am fully healed and filled with gratitude for the life I’ve been given back,” she stated in her letter.
Gadot further said that she chose to share her story because she wants to spread awareness and inspire people to put their health first.
She said, “The journey has taught me so much,” adding that it’s important to trust our bodies and pay attention to what they have to say. Being aware of your body may save your life, and pain, discomfort, or even little changes can have deeper meanings.
She pointed out that 3 out of 100,000 women in their late 30s may develop cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT), an uncommon but serious pregnancy risk.
She said at the end of her piece, “Early detection is crucial since it can be treated. Even if it’s uncommon, it is a possibility, and acknowledging its existence is the first step towards taking action. The purpose of sharing this is to empower, not to fear.
It would have been worthwhile to share my tale if it inspires even one person to take action for their health.
