Former ‘Bachelorette’ Opens Up About Post-Baby Recovery

Former ‘Bachelorette’ Andi Dorfman is updating fans about health struggles she’s faced since giving birth to her new baby girl.

“Welp, we’re back!” Dorfman wrote on a photo she shared to her Instagram story.

“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 😆).” The photo showed her cuddling her new baby Harper, who she shares with husband Blaine Hart.

“Lesson Learned: No matter how clueless you are about motherhood, you still know your body best! Listen to it!” she wrote. “Yes, recovery is tough and everyone is different but your instincts are valid (and probably right).”

Dorfman revealed that she had two hematomas that required surgery after she gave birth.

Andi Dorfman Explained That She Felt a ‘Ton of Pain’ After Going Home

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In another post on her Instagram story, Dorfman shed more light on the health emergency.

“A lot of you have been messaging and making me realize I[‘m not alone in feeling confused and alone with the general lack of post-partum care (that’s a rant for a different day ha). Anyways, after getting home I was in a ton of pain and it was getting worse by the day,” she wrote.

“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. Turns out I had one large and one small hematoma that were the cause of the pain,” Dorfman added. “Within a few hours, we were at the hospital and prepped for surgery. A very straightforward procedure but still pretty terrifying having a 6-day-old baby (plus loads of hormones still lurking.)”

Andi Dorfman Encouraged Her Fans to Trust Their Instincts

Dorfman had a message for her fans in the Instagram post.

“All 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 wrote.

“I felt some guilt worrying about myself instead of my daughter but realized she was no good if I’m no good. Hope this helps anyone out there doubting their own postpartum recovery.”