Star actress Gal Gadot shared a gut-wrenching story on social media Sunday afternoon about a medical emergency she experienced while in her eighth month of pregnancy earlier this year.
Gadot said that she struggled with deciding whether to tell the story but did because she wanted to “raise awareness and support others who may face something similar.”
“In February, during my eighth month of pregnancy, I was diagnosed with a massive blood clot in my brain,” Gadot wrote in a post. “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.”
“We rushed to the hospital, and within hours, I underwent emergency surgery,” she continued. “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 that when our daughter arrived, she would be the light waiting for me at the end of this tunnel.”
Gadot thanked the doctors and medical professionals who helped save her life at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
“Today, I am fully healed and filled with gratitude for the life I’ve been given back,” she said.
Gadot said she learned that people should listen to their bodies, as “even subtle changes often carry deeper meaning, and being attuned to your body can be life saving.”
“Awareness matters,” she said. “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.”
“As we celebrate Hanukkah, a holiday of light and miracles, I reflect on the personal miracle I was granted,” she concluded. “My daughter, Ori, is a constant reminder of resilience, hope, and the strength we carry within. My wish is that we all find our light, experience our own miracles, and continue to advocate for our health and for one another.”
— Gal Gadot (@GalGadot) December 29, 2024
