Andi Dorfman Hospitalized With Hematomas 1 Week After Giving Birth

underwent a “quick/safe procedure” at the hospital less than one week after giving birth.

“Welp, we’re back! This time for Mama (minor setback and need a quick/safe procedure) but got a quick snuggle with this little nugget first,” Dorfman, 37, wrote via Instagram Story on Saturday, December 28, sharing a hospital selfie with her infant daughter.

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).”

The former Bachelorette gave birth to daughter Harper Bell on December 20, her first baby with husband . After they were discharged from the labor and delivery ward, Dorfman started experiencing “a ton of pain.”

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“It was getting worse by the day,” she recalled on Saturday. “Despite the internet saying recovery takes the, I still felt something was wrong and finally after trying every home remedy, I called my doctors and they told me to come right in.”

Dorfman was diagnosed with “one large and one small hematoma” that was causing her discomfort. According to the Cleveland Clinic, a hematoma is defined as a closed wound, where blood collects and fills a space inside your body because it can’t flow or drain out.

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“Within a few hours, we were at the hospital and prepped for surgery,” Dorfman wrote on Saturday. “A very straightforward procedure but still pretty terming having a 6-day-old baby, plus loads of hormones still lurking.”

The former attorney further stressed the importance of trusting “your body” and instincts when something feels off.

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“Trust that your doctors do truly care about your health and well-being and don’t be afraid to reach out to them,” Dorfman concluded. “I felt some guilt worrying about myself instead of my daughter but realized she’s no good if I’m no good. Hope this helps anyone out there doubting their own postpartum recovery.”

Dorfman rose to fame on’ season 18 of The Bachelor in 2014, later becoming the next Bachelorette. On her season, Dorfman got engaged to only to split within months. She later found love with Hart and they tied the knot in 2023. Dorfman announced in August that she was pregnant with the couple’s first baby.

“Introducing … Harper Bell Hart,” Dorfman wrote via Instagram on December 22. “Our sweet girl came into this world at a solid 7lbs 13 ounces and towering tall like her Daddy at 20.5 inches! We are more in love with her than we could ever have imagined. I cry on the spot just looking at her and Dad is completely wrapped around her cute little finger.”

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Andi Dorfman Hospitalized With Hematomas 1 Week After Giving Birth

Andi Dorfman Hospitalized With Hematomas 1 Week After Giving Birth

Andi Dorfman Hospitalized With Hematomas 1 Week After Giving Birth

Andi Dorfman Hospitalized With Hematomas 1 Week After Giving Birth

Andi Dorfman Hospitalized With Hematomas 1 Week After Giving Birth