Gal Gadot suffered massive blood clot during pregnancy. 'Ori was born during moment of fear'

'Wonder Woman' star Gal Gadot revealed she had to undergo an emergency surgery after suffering a massive blood clot during the eighth month of her pregnancy. The actor said she was diagnosed with Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT), a blood clot in brain, which according to her, affected three in 100,000 pregnant women in the 30s+ age group.

Gal penned a long note reflecting on the last year and hoped the post would generate sufficient awareness to the public about such issues. In her post, Gal revealed that she was confined to bed for weeks due to the 'excruciating headaches'. She also revealed that she named her daughter 'Ori,' meaning 'My Light'. “She was born during that moment of uncertainty and fear,” she wrote.

Her words: “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. 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. 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. Thanks to an extraordinary team of doctors at Cedars Sinai 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.

The journey has taught me so much. First, 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. Second, awareness matters. 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," she wrote.