Gal Gadot She reflects on the difficulties she faced in 2024 regarding the birth of her fourth child.
“This year has been full of profound challenges and profound reflections, and I have wrestled with how, or even whether, to share a personal story,” Gadot, 39, wrote on her website. Instagram On Sunday, December 29th. “In the end, I decided to let my heart guide me.”
“Maybe this is my way of processing everything, pulling back the curtain on the fragile reality behind the curated moments we share on social media,” she continued. “Most of all, I hope that by participating, I can raise awareness and support others who may be experiencing something similar.”
Gadot said she was diagnosed with a “massive blood clot” in her brain during her eighth month of pregnancy in February.
“For weeks, I suffered from excruciating headaches that made me unable to sleep, until I finally underwent an MRI that revealed the horrifying truth,” she wrote. “In one moment, my family and I were confronted with how fragile life is. It was a stark reminder of how quickly everything can change, and in the midst of a difficult year, all I wanted was to hang on and live.
Gadot underwent “emergency surgery” within “hours” after “she was taken to the hospital.”
“My daughter Ori was born during that moment of uncertainty and fear. Her name is, Meaning of “my light” “He was not chosen by chance,” she wrote. “Before the operation I said (to the husband) Garon (Varsano) And that when our daughter arrives, she will be the light waiting for me at the end of this tunnel.
the Wonder Woman star She said she “made it and started the road to recovery” thanks to her team of doctors at Cedars-Sinai Hospital. “Today, I am fully healed and filled with gratitude for the life I have been given back,” she wrote.
“The trip taught me a lot,” Gadot continued. “First, it's essential to listen to our bodies and trust what they tell us. Pain, discomfort, or even subtle changes often carry a deeper meaning, and getting in tune with your body can save your life.
Gadot pointed out that “awareness is important,” adding that she “had no idea” that 3 out of every 100,000 pregnant women over the age of thirty develop a blood clot in the brain. (the National Library of Medicine The same number was reported in 2022.)
“It is very important to identify the disease early because it is treatable,” she concluded. “Although rare, it is a possibility, and knowing it exists is the first step to addressing it. Sharing this is not meant to scare anyone but rather to empower. If even one person feels compelled to take action for their health because of this story, it will be worth sharing.”
Along with her post, Gadot shared a photo of herself She embraces her newborn While sitting on the hospital bed. (Gadot and Varsano, who tied the knot in 2008, also have daughters Alma, 13, Maya, 7, and Daniela, 3.)
Gadot continued her message via an Instagram story, noting that childbirth is a “miracle” and “a testament to the strength and resilience of our bodies and spirits.” “But it also demands a lot of us, and reminds us to care about ourselves as much as we care about others,” she added.
Gadot shared that she thinks about the “personal miracle that has been given to me.” She celebrates Hanukkah.
“My daughter, Ori, is a constant reminder of the resilience, hope and strength we carry within us,” she concluded. “My wish is that we all find our light, experience our own miracles, and continue to advocate for our health and for each other.”