Summary
- Kourtney Kardashian faced health challenges during her pregnancy.
- She had a "geriatric pregnancy" as she was in her mid-40s, which comes with potential risks.
- Kourtney underwent fetal surgery after an ultrasound revealed something was wrong.
Kourtney Kardashian has had a life-changing 2023. From falling in love with and marrying Blink-182 member Travis Barker to giving birth to their baby boy Rocky in late fall, she seems to be happier than ever before. But even though she is one of the wealthiest Kardashians and at first glance, it's easy to say that she has it all, she struggled quite a lot while preparing to welcome her little one into the world.
Even when someone has a fairly easy pregnancy without complications or extra stress, those nine months can still be a tough and uncomfortable time. Kourtney Kardashian dealt with a few different health problems while pregnant.
What Health Challenges Did Kourtney Kardashian Experience During Pregnancy?
The Kardashians have many kids, but before Kourtney Kardashian welcomed the newest member of the family, she had a hard time.
In October 2023, Kourtney Kardashian talked about her pregnancy in an interview with Vanity Fair Italia and shared that she was told by several doctors that she had to change her lifestyle. It's fair to assume that this wasn't a pleasant experience since pregnancy can already be hard. Being told that there is a long list of things to avoid can take a toll mentally and emotionally.
Kourtney said, "Physically I feel great. I like being pregnant. I'm obsessed with the idea of being pregnant! But this time, unlike the other three, I was followed by a different group of doctors who, in the first months, gave me many restrictions. No workouts, no Pilates, no caffeine, no plane trips. Even no sex!"
Kourtney continued to Vanity Fair Italia:
"Well, I think all this caution made me a little afraid because in the past I had never had to be careful. It took me a while to let go of the fear..."
In the same interview, she also shared that while she tried IVF, she was able to get pregnant naturally.
When talking to Vogue in October 2023, Kourtney Kardashian also talked about how, in the first three months of her pregnancy, she was told that she had been incredibly careful. She explained that she was given the same advice for the last few months.
Kourtney talked about the term "geriatric pregnancy" and said, "That word is just so wild. But my doctors are so cautious and I’ve had so many more restrictions than my other pregnancies. The first trimester was no working out, no flying on airplanes, no sex. Then the second trimester, I could do anything. Now, I am back to all the restrictions.”
| What Should People Know About IVF? (According to The Mayo Clinic) |
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| Can be expensive and can cause "stress" on the couple |
| Can cause "Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome" ("the ovaries become swollen and painful") |
| A pregnancy test should be taken 12 days following the "egg retrieval" procedure |
| People can freeze embryos that aren't transferred |
| Embryos can be "frozen" or "fresh" |
Since Kourtney Kardashian became pregnant with her fourth baby in her mid-40s, that did put her in the "geriatric pregnancy" category. According to Healthline.com, doctors are concerned about geriatric pregnancies when someone is at least 35. Kourtney turned 44 years old on April 18th 2023 and shared in June 2023 that she and Travis Barker were having a baby.
Heathline.com outlined the "risks" of this type of pregnancy and explained that someone could be diagnosed with gestational diabetes or find out that they have preeclampsia. Birth defects, chromosomal abnormalities, delivering via C-section, and going into labor early are also considered possibilities. Doctors are often concerned about miscarriage as well. While Kourtney Kardashian didn't go into details about the potential problems associated with a "geriatric pregnancy," it does seem like this might be why her doctors told her to avoid certain things.
How many children does Kourtney Kardashian have?
- three kids with ex-husband Scott Disick: son Reign (8 years old)
- daughter Penelope (11 years old)
- son Mason (13 years old)
- one child with Travis Barker: son Rocky (born fall 2023)
Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian Had Fetal Surgery
In the summer of 2023, Kourtney Kardashian had fetal surgery, which sounds like an absolutely terrible and horrifying experience. There were many news reports that she was in the hospital and her fans were very worried about her and her baby. When speaking to Vogue, she said that she received an ultrasound that altered the doctors to the fact that something was wrong.
According to Us Weekly, she posted a photo of her and Travis Barker holding hands on Instagram on September 6th, 2023. She wrote in the caption that her husband and family offered her a lot of support during this tough time. She wrote, "I will be forever grateful to my incredible doctors for saving our baby’s life. I am eternally grateful to my husband who rushed to my side from tour to be with me in the hospital and take care of me afterwards, my rock. And to my mom, thank you for holding my hand through this."
Kourtney added in her Instagram post:
"As someone who has had three really easy pregnancies in the past, I wasn’t prepared for the fear of rushing into urgent fetal surgery. I don’t think anyone who hasn’t been through a similar situation can begin to understand that feeling of fear. I have a whole new understanding and respect for the mamas who have had to fight for their babies while pregnant."
When she spoke to Vogue, Kourtney Kardashian mentioned that she would talk about what exactly happened to her baby that required surgery, but she wasn't in a place where she could go into details. That is totally understandable since it still must be hard to think about. It's possible to assume that she will never forget this scary time.
While Kourtney Kardashian definitely struggled while pregnant with her baby boy Rocky, TMZ reported on November 7th, 2023 that she went home from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center with her little one. It seems like everything worked out in the end.
