'Wonder Woman' star shares struggle with brain blood clot while pregnant

Gal Gadot shares struggle with brain blood clot while pregnant.

Actor Gal Gadot has shared her harrowing experience during her pregnancy earlier this year when she was diagnosed with a massive blood clot in her brain.

The Wonder Woman star revealed that the condition, known as Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT), occurred during the eighth month of her pregnancy with her daughter Ori.

In a heartfelt social media post, Gal opened up about the ordeal. “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,” she wrote, adding that she hoped her story would raise awareness and help others facing similar situations.

Gal explained that she had endured weeks of severe headaches before seeking medical help. “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,” she said.

The situation escalated quickly, and she was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery. Despite the uncertainty and fear surrounding the moment, Gal found hope in her unborn daughter.

“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 a skilled team of doctors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Gal made a full recovery after weeks of care. Reflecting on the experience, she wrote, “Today, I am fully healed and filled with gratitude for the life I’ve been given back.”

Gal also shared some important lessons she learned. She highlighted the need to listen to one’s body and pay attention to signs of discomfort or pain, as they could indicate deeper issues. She also underlined the rarity and seriousness of CVT, which affects around three in 100,000 pregnant women in their 30s.

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“First, it’s vital to listen to our bodies and trust what it’s telling us,” she explained. “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.”