Kourtney Kardashian opens up about “terrifying” emergency fetal surgery

Kourtney Kardashian opens up about the "terrifying" ordeal of undergoing emergency surgery while pregnant, calling it "traumatic" on the Season 5 premiere of "The Kardashians," filmed while she was 31 weeks pregnant. 

Reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian shared a deeply personal story about a challenging time in her pregnancy with her fourth child, son Rocky, during the season five premiere of "The Kardashians."  

Kardashian revealed  for the first time that she underwent "terrifying" emergency fetal surgery at 31 weeks pregnant.

While filming the show, Kardashian detailed how a routine scan with a specialist at her home unexpectedly turned serious. The doctor noticed "something caught his eyes" during the ultrasound, prompting Kardashian to visit additional specialists. 

This ultimately led to the surgery, which she described as "super rare" and not related to her age or anything she did wrong.

The surgery required Kardashian to remain on strict bed rest  for the remainder of her pregnancy due to a "hole in the amniotic sac." 

This restricted her mobility significantly, preventing her from driving, standing for extended periods, and even leaving the house frequently.

Kardashian's hospitalization made headlines at the time, as her husband, Travis Barker, abruptly cut his European tour short to be by her side. 

The drummer publicly attributed his absence to a "family emergency," and Kardashian waited two months before revealing the true reason for her hospitalization on social media.