]
Gal Gadot went through a terrifying health emergency while EIGHT months pregnant!
On Sunday, the Wonder Woman star took to Instagram to detail a frightening discovery made about her health back in February when she was eight months pregnant with her fourth daughter. She explained that after weeks of enduring “excruciating headaches,” she finally went to get an MRI and the results were dire:
“In February, during my eighth month of pregnancy, I was diagnosed with a massive blood clot in my brain. For weeks, I had endured excruciating headaches that confined me to bed, until I finally underwent an MRI that revealed the terrifying truth. In one moment, my family and I were faced with how fragile life can be. It was a stark reminder of how quickly everything can change, and in the midst of a difficult year, all I wanted was to hold on and live.”
That’s absolutely terrifying.
Related: Princess Catherine Comments On Cancer Battle After Christmas Service
She continued:
“We rushed to the hospital, and within hours, I underwent emergency surgery. My daughter, Ori, was born during that moment of uncertainty and fear. Her name, meaning ‘my light,’ wasn’t chosen by chance. 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. Thanks to an extraordinary team of doctors at [Cedars-Sinai] and weeks of dedicated care, I made it through and began the road to recovery. Today, I am fully healed and filled with gratitude for the life I’ve been given back.”
Thank goodness! She’s so lucky she caught things when she did.
The DC superhero admitted she was unsure if she even wanted to tell the story, but ultimately decided she should to help process things and to implore her followers to listen to their bodies, adding:
“The journey has taught me so much. First, it’s vital to listen to our bodies and trust what it’s telling us. Pain, discomfort, or even subtle changes often carry deeper meaning, and being attuned to your body can be life saving.”
The 39-year-old continued:
“Second, awareness matters. I had no idea that 3 in 100,000 pregnant women in the 30s+ age group are diagnosed with CVT(develop a blood clot in the brain) . It’s so important to identify early because it’s treatable. While rare, it’s a possibility, and knowing it exists is the first step to addressing it. Sharing this is not meant to frighten anyone but to empower. If even one person feels compelled to take action for their health because of this story, it will have been worth sharing.”
On the importance of sharing her story with others, she also remarked in the post:
“This year has been one of profound challenges and deep reflections, and I’ve wrestled with how, or even if, to share a personal story. At the end, I decided to let my heart guide me. Perhaps this is my way of processing everything, of pulling back the curtain on the fragile reality behind the curated moments we share on social media. Most of all, I hope that by sharing, I can raise awareness and support others who may face something similar.”
You can read her full post HERE, which included this sweet photo:
We’re so glad Gal is okay and is able to continue being a healthy momma to her girls! What a scary situation!
Reactions, Perezcious readers?? Tell us (below).
[Images via Gal Gadot/Instagram & MEGA/WENN]
The post Gal Gadot Reveals She Suffered Massive Brain Blood Clot During EIGHTH Month Of Pregnancy — And Had To Undergo 'Emergency Surgery'! appeared first on Perez Hilton.
