'Bachelorette' star hospitalized after giving birth

Andi Dorfman is speaking up for new mothers.

Dorfman posted a photo of herself lying in a hospital bed and holding her baby to her Instagram story. Along with the picture, she wrote, "Welp, we're back! 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."

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)."

A few hours later, she shared an update, saying that several of her followers had messaged her privately - something she said made her realize, "I'm not alone in feeling confused and alone with the general lack of post-partum care."

She went on to explain what happened, writing, "Anyways, after getting home I was in a ton of pain and it was getting worse by the day. 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."

"Within a few hours we were at the hospital and prepped for surgery. A very straight forward procedure but still pretty terrifying having a 6 day old baby (plus loads of hormones still lurking)."

Dorfman and her husband, Blaine Hart, a senior vice president at a real estate firm, married in May 2023 after first meeting years ago in college.

She led the subsequent season of "The Bachelorette," which also aired in 2014. There, she got engaged to contestant Josh Murray, but the two announced their split in 2015.