As she prepared to give birth for the fourth time, actress Gal Gadot explained that she had come close to death because of a “huge blood clot in her brain”.
A painful episode that she preferred to keep quiet for several months. This Sunday, December 29, actress Gal Gadot, soon to star in the live-action remake of Snow White, revealed in an Instagram post that she had to have surgery during her pregnancy due to serious health problems.
“I wondered how to share a personal story, or even if I should. Ultimately, I decided to let my heart guide me. (…) I hope that by sharing it, I can raise awareness and support other people who may be facing a similar situation,” begins the Israeli-American actress, who gave birth to a daughter in March.
“We were confronted with the fragility of life”
The one who played in Red Notice explains that she was affected by “excruciating headaches” in the eighth month of her pregnancy and that she could not move from her bed, before an MRI revealed that a “huge blood clot” was occurring. found in his brain.
The Petah Tikva native explains: “At some point, my family and I were confronted with the fragility of life. It reminded me how quickly everything can change and all I wanted to do was hang on and live. »
When giving birth to her fourth baby, Gal Gadot underwent emergency surgery. “My daughter, Ori, was born during this moment of uncertainty and fear. His name, which means “my light”, was not chosen at random. Before the surgery, I told Jaron (her husband) that when our daughter arrived, she would be the light waiting for me at the end of this tunnel. »
Raising awareness among young women
Beyond the simple sharing of experience, the actress inseparable from her character of Wonder Woman seeks to raise awareness of the risks present among young women: “This trip taught me a lot. It is essential to listen to your body and trust it. Pain, discomfort or even subtle changes often have a deeper meaning, and listening to your body can save lives (…)”
I had no idea that 3 out of 100,000 pregnant women in the age group from 30 and over were diagnosed with CVT (blood clot in the brain),” continues the young woman. THE Journal of the American Heart Associationwhose link is shared by Gal Gadot, points out that 0.5% to 3% strokes are caused by a CVT.
“It’s very important to identify it early because it’s treatable. Sharing this is not meant to scare anyone but to empower. If just one person feels compelled to take action for their health because of this story, it would have been worth sharing,” concludes the 30-year-old.
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