Kourtney Kardashian expressed her gratitude to the medical staff for “saving my baby’s life” by operating on her unborn kid.
The 44-year-old reality TV personality claimed she was hurried into “urgent fetal surgery,” in which infants are operated on while still in the womb.
“As someone who has had three really easy pregnancies in the past, I wasn’t prepared for the fear,” she said.
Due to a “urgent family matter,” her husband Travis Barker took a flight last week from the band Blink-182’s tour.
He did not give details at the time, but has now posted: “I flew home for a life-threatening emergency surgery for our baby that I’m so grateful went well. I want to say thank you for all the support.”
The nature of the unborn baby’s surgery has remained a secret from the parents.
In her message on Instagram, Kourtney 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.”
She added: “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.
“Praise be to God. Walking out of the hospital with my baby boy in my tummy and safe was the truest blessing.”
Scott Disick and the celebrity have three children, ages 8, 11, and 13.
She has previously discussed her efforts with Barker, 47, to conceive.
She shared a video on Instagram in June announcing her pregnancy to Travis while at a Blink-182 concert.
