Kourtney Kardashian recently shared details of the emergency fetal surgery she underwent while pregnant with her son Rocky, who she welcomed with husband Travis Barker in November. The reality TV star opened up about the terrifying incident that occurred two months before Rocky’s birth during the Season 5 premiere of “The Kardashians.” Kardashian explained that a routine scan at home revealed a red flag that required her to see a specialist, leading to an emergency situation.
During the emergency fetal surgery, Barker, who was on tour with Blink-182 at the time, rushed back to California to be by Kardashian’s side. However, technical issues on his flight prevented him from receiving updates on her condition until he landed. The surgery had to be performed immediately, so Kardashian’s mother took her to the hospital while Barker made it there as soon as he could after arriving back in California. He stayed by her side at the hospital following the surgery.
As a result of the surgery, Kardashian was advised to take it easy in the following months to allow her body to heal. She shared the challenges she faced such as not being able to drive or stand for more than 20 minutes, and being confined to the house. Kardashian expressed gratitude for the medical team that helped save her baby, emphasizing the importance of the timing of the surgery. She remarked on how miraculous it was that everything played out the way it did, and how thankful she was for the doctors’ decisions that ultimately saved her baby.
In addition to Rocky, Kardashian and Barker have a blended family that includes Kardashian’s three children from her previous relationship with Scott Disick and Barker’s two children from his marriage to Shanna Moakler. Kardashian also reflected on the experience in an emotional Instagram post in September, expressing her newfound understanding and respect for mothers who have had to fight for their babies while pregnant. She credited walking out of the hospital with her baby boy safe in her tummy as a true blessing and praised God for the outcome of the situation.
The episode of “The Kardashians” served as a platform for Kardashian to share her story and shed light on the challenges she faced during her pregnancy. By detailing her experience with the emergency surgery and the impact it had on her and her family, Kardashian hoped to raise awareness and appreciation for the struggles many mothers go through to protect and care for their unborn children. The episode provided insight into the strength and resilience Kardashian exhibited during a difficult time in her pregnancy and highlighted the importance of having a supportive partner by one’s side in moments of crisis.
