The Bachelorette star Andi Dorfman is opening up about getting hospitalized after giving birth. Dorfman recently gave birth to her daughter Harper. However, she had to return to the hospital for surgery after giving birth.
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Taking to social media, Dorfman revealed that she needed to have what she described as a quick procedure.
She wrote, "Welp, we're back! This time for Mama (a minor setback and need a quick/safe procedure) but got to get a quick snuggle with this little nugget first. also never been less excited for anesthesia (motherhood changes you quick."
She added, "Lesson Learned: No matter how clueless you are about motherhood, you still know your body best! Listen to it! Yes, recovery is tough and everyone is different but your instincts are valid (and probably right)."
Andi Dorfman Hospitalized
Andi Dorfman took the time to highlight the importance of post-partum care and the lack of focus on this area of delivery. She said, "I'm not alone in feeling confused and alone with the general lack of post-partum care."
She explained what happened, writing, "Anyways, after getting home I was in a ton of pain and it was getting worse by the day. Despite the internet saying recovery takes time, I still felt something was wrong and finally after trying every home remedy, called my doctors and they told me to come right in."
It turns out that Dorfman was suffering from two hematomas and needed surgery on them. Fortunately, she's going to be alright.
She wrote, "Within a few hours we were at the hospital and prepped for surgery. A very straight forward procedure but still pretty terrifying having a 6 day old baby (plus loads of hormones still lurking)."
She continued, "All of this (over)sharing to say ... Trust your body, trust your instinct and trust that your doctors do truly care about your health and well being and don't be afraid to reach out to them," she finished. "I felt some guilt worrying about myself instead of my daughter but I realized she's no good if I'm no good. Hope this helps anyone out there doubting their own post partum recovery."
