Andi Dorfman Hospitalized Just Days After Giving Birth to Baby Girl: 'Welp, We’re Back!’

Mar. 15, 2025

Andi Dorfman.Photo:Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Andi Dorfmanis back in the hospital for a “minor setback” just days afterbecoming a mother.

TheBachelorettealum shared the health update on herInstagram Storieson Saturday, Dec. 28 — eight days after giving birth toHarper Bell Hart.

“Welp, we’re back!” the new mom, 37, wrote on the photo. “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 😆).”

Andi Dorfman shares an Instagram Story from a hospital bed on Dec. 28, 2024.Andi Dorfman/Instagram

Andi Dorfman/Instagram

While the reality star didn’t offer any more details about her health issue or the procedure, she did advise her followers to always trust their instincts when it comes to their bodies.

“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).”

“He even chose her middle name which is short for Bellissima, the Italian word for ‘beautiful,’ " she continued, adding that it’s “an ode to a place that has been a magical part of so many milestones in our lives and now will continue to be a part of her for forever.”

The proud mom concluded, “Thank you for all the amazing well wishes you have sent and an enormous thanks to our girl for making us the most mushy, proud, sappy parents ever! This is truly the best gift we have ever received 💕🥹🙌🏻.”

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Dorfman shared theirfirst holiday photosas a family of three on Christmas Day, posing in front of a Christmas tree. “Happy Holidays from our family (of three 🥹) to yours! Wishing you all a holiday season that shines brightly with love and sparkles with joy! ❄️🎄✨,” she captioned the post.

And on Dec. 26, two days ahead of her hospitalization, Dorfman also shared anInstagram photoof Harper, who can be seen in reindeer pajamas, with a simple caption that read: “Harper’s 1st Christmas 🥹🎄.”

source: people.com