Gal Gadot Reveals Harrowing Health Challenge During Fourth Pregnancy: ‘I Was Diagnosed With…’

‘Wonder Woman’ star Gal Gadot recently opened up about a terrifying experience she had during her fourth pregnancy: a diagnosis of CVT, an extremely rare and potentially fatal disorder characterised by blood clots in the brain. In a touching Instagram post on December 29, Gadot revealed the specifics of her health concern. She had her fourth daughter, Ori, in March.

According to the 39-year-old actress, she had severe and incapacitating headaches throughout her pregnancy, which kept her bedridden for weeks. The clot in her brain was only detected after she had an MRI during her eighth month of pregnancy. Reflecting on the terrible circumstance, Gal Gadot stated, “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.”

Gal Gadot’s Emergency Surgery

Gal Gadot had to rush to the hospital after receiving the diagnosis, and she had to have emergency surgery. She described, “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 that when our daughter arrived, she would be the light waiting for me at the end of this tunnel.”

Gadot was extremely appreciative of Cedars-Sinai Hospital’s medical staff for their assistance throughout her ordeal and subsequent recuperation. 

By sharing her story, the actress aimed to raise awareness of CVT, a disorder that affects 3 out of 100,000 pregnant women in their 30s. “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,” she said.