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Gal Gadot Had Emergency Brain Surgery While 8 Months Pregnant With Fourth Child

Dec 30, 2024, 12:18 PM

Gal Gadot revealed that she underwent emergency surgery in February for a massive blood clot in her brain, diagnosed as Cerebral Venous Thrombosis, during her eighth month of pregnancy with her fourth child, daughter Ori. The 'Wonder Woman' actress experienced excruciating headaches and was confined to bed rest before an MRI discovered the clot. During the emergency procedure, she gave birth to Ori. Gadot shared that she faced uncertainty and fear, stating, "All I wanted was to hold on and live." She shared her experience to empower others about the importance of early detection and treatment of such conditions.