Andy Dorfman subject “Fast/Safe Action” In the hospital less than a week after giving birth.
“Hey, we're back! This time for mama (minor setback and needs quick/safe action) but she got A quick cuddle with this little nugget first.”
She added: “Lesson learned: No matter how ignorant you are about motherhood, you still know your body best!” Listen to it! Yes, recovery is hard and everyone is different, but your intuition is sound (and probably right).”
The former Bachelorette She gave birth to a daughter, Harper Bell On December 20, she gave birth to her first child with her husband Plain Heart. After they left the labor and delivery suite, Dorfman began experiencing “a lot of pain.”
“It was getting worse every day,” she recalled Saturday. “Even though the Internet says it takes a long time to recover, I still felt something was wrong, and in the end after trying every home remedy, I called my doctors and they asked me to come in immediately.”
Dorfman was diagnosed with “One large hematoma and one small.” Which was causing her discomfort. According to the Cleveland Clinic, a hematoma is defined as a closed wound, where blood collects and fills space inside your body because it can't flow or drain.
“Within a few hours, we were at the hospital and preparing for surgery,” Dorfman wrote on Saturday. “It's a very simple procedure but still a beautiful thing, having a 6-day-old baby, plus there are loads of hormones still dormant.”
The former lawyer also stressed the importance of trusting your “body” and your instincts when you feel something.
“Trust that your doctors truly care about your health and well-being and don't be afraid to reach out to them,” Dorfman concluded. “I felt a little guilty for worrying about myself instead of my daughter, but I realized it's no good if I'm not good. I hope this helps anyone who is questioning their postpartum recovery.”
Dorfman rose to fame Juan Pablo Galavis“Season 18 of Bachelor's degree In 2014, she later became the next Bachelorette. During her season, Dorfman got engaged Josh Murray Only to split within months. She later found love with Hart and They tied the knot In 2023. Dorfman announced in August She was pregnant With the couple's first child.
“Introducing…Harper Belle Hart,” Dorfman wrote via Instagram on December 22. “Our sweet girl came into this world weighing 7 lbs 13 oz and towering just like her dad at 20.5 inches! We love her more than we could have ever imagined. I cry instantly just looking at her with daddy wrapped completely around her cute little finger.