She says doctors warned of possible heart and kidney failure after childbirth

Summary

– Alexa Bliss says she was hospitalized three days after giving birth

– She recalled doctors warning that she could be experiencing heart or kidney failure

– The frightening experience left her unsure about having another child

Alexa Bliss says a serious postpartum complication led to an urgent hospital stay just three days after she gave birth to her daughter, Hendrix. The WWE Superstar shared the experience while speaking with Stephanie McMahon on What’s Your Story?

Bliss said she had preeclampsia, but doctors did not initially identify it. Because her blood pressure is usually low, her mother noticed that the readings had risen significantly, even though they remained within the typical range. Bliss said the increase was attributed to pain at the time.

After Hendrix was born, Bliss began swelling and felt short of breath when she lay down. She later sent photos of her face and ankles to a neighbor who worked at the hospital. The neighbor recommended blood work, and Bliss went in for a checkup.

Bliss recalled being admitted after doctors raised concerns about possible heart or kidney failure. She said they treated her with Lasix, and she lost eight pounds of retained water within the first hour. Doctors monitored her heart during a further 48 hours in the hospital before clearing her to leave.

The experience affected how Bliss thinks about having another child. She said her husband, Ryan Cabrera, may want to expand their family, but she is uncertain, especially while balancing parenthood with WWE travel.