Gal Gadot reveals being diagnosed with blood clot in brain during her 4th pregnancy; says, “All I wanted was to hold on & live”

Wonder Woman fame Gal Gadot shed light on the complications she faced during her fourth pregnancy. She took to Instagram and shared a picture in of herself with her newborn daughter, Ori, and talked about being diagnosed with a massive blood clot in her brain during her eighth month of pregnancy.

Gal Gadot was diagnosed with blood clot during her eighth month of pregnancy

Gal Gadot revealed that she had blood clots in her brain during her 4th pregnancy. Sharing with her fans, she wrote, “This year has been one of profound challenges and deep reflections, and I’ve wrestled with how, or even if, to share a personal story. At the end, I decided to let my heart guide me. Perhaps this is my way of processing everything, of pulling back the curtain on the fragile reality behind the curated moments we share on social media. Most of all, I hope that by sharing, I can 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.” 

The Heart of Stone actress shared that weeks of debilitating headaches led her to undergo an MRI, which revealed the blood clot. She added, “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.” 

 Despite the uncertainty, symbolises daughter, Ori’s name as hope and light. She further shared, “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.” 

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She also expressed her gratitude to the doctors at Cedars-Sinai Hospital and her recovery, she wrote, “Thanks to an extraordinary team of doctors at @cedarssinai and weeks of dedicated care, I made it through and began the road to recovery. Today, I am fully healed and filled with gratitude for the life I’ve been given back.”

 “It’s vital to listen to our bodies and trust what it’s telling us. Pain, discomfort, or even subtle changes often carry deeper meaning, and being attuned to your body can be life-saving. 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. If even one person feels compelled to take action for their health because of this story, it will have been worth sharing,” she concluded. 

About Gal Gadot

On March 6, Gal Gadot announced the arrival of her fourth child, Ori. She posted a picture of herself with the newborn on Instagram to share the happy news. She is married to Jaron Varsano in 2008. They welcomed their first daughter, Alma, in 2011, followed by Maya in 2017, Daniella in 2021, and now Ori in 2023.

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