Olivia Culpois recounting the difficulties of her pregnancy journey.
A week after the former Miss Universe announced that she and her husband Christian McCaffreyare expecting, she shared a “time capsule” video detailing a blood clot she had at the beginning of her pregnancy.
“I got a subchorionic hematoma, which is basically a blood clot in my uterus, and I was bleeding everywhere,” Olivia said in a Dec. 12 video shared to her TikTok March 18. “I went to the doctor, and it was really exciting to see that there was still a heartbeat. [They] said, ‘You can’t go anywhere. You can’t travel.’”
In addition to being given progesterone in response to the subchorionic hematoma—which occurs when blood collects under the membrane that attaches the pregnant person’s uterine wall to the baby’s amniotic sac, according to the Cleveland Clinic—the model was directed to rest.
“I have been on bed rest for—this is week two,” she continued. “Before that, I had pneumonia. So, I was sick also for two weeks. All in all, I’ve been truly on bed rest for, like, four weeks.”
After heeding the doctor’s orders, Olivia—who tied the knot with Christian in June—shared that she was “really grateful that everything’s going well so far,” before giving words of encouragement to others who may be going through a similar experience.
“Anybody out there with a subchorionic hematoma, I hope that this video will help you,” the 32-year-old shared. “If you experience a lot of intense bleeding in your first trimester, it’s not always the worst case that you’re thinking. Go to your doctor, ask them about the progesterone suppositories. I really do believe that’s the only reason why I’m still carrying this baby.”
She added, “Anybody out there going through any point of pregnancy—feeling alone, getting news you don’t want to get, feeling like you don’t know why it’s happening to you—I’m praying for you, for everybody in their maternity journey. I love you guys.”
Read on to get a look back at Olivia and Christian’s road to parenthood.
Mr. and Mrs.
Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey shared a kiss as they jetted off to their wedding celebration in June 2024.
Here Comes the Bride
The couple were decked in matching white during a bridal shower in May 2024.
So Proud
Olivia showed some love to Christian after he broke Jerry Rice‘s franchise record for most consecutive games with a touchdown in October 2023.
Biggest Cheerleader
The former Miss Universe cheered on her man from the sidelines in September 2023.
Engaged!
The couple celebrated their engagement at a garden party in July 2023.
Spring Breakers
Before Easter 2023, Olivia and Christian booked an RV for a special spring break vacation.
Cheers to Love
Olivia marked her three-year anniversary in June 2022. She called Christian “the yin to my yang,” writing, “you are the epitome of strength through humility. Thank you for being my rock and restoring my faith in love. You are everything I ever dreamed of and more.”
Winning
Olivia and Christan have treated fans to a few PDA-filled social media posts during their relationship.
Look of Love
During a vacation to Mexico, Olivia and Christian turned up the heat with a beachside photo.
New Year, Same Love
“3 years of NYE kisses with you,” Olivia shared on Instagram when kicking off 2022. “Time flies @christianmccaffrey.”
Super Couple
During Super Bowl weekend in 2020, Christian and Olivia attended AT&T TV’s Super Saturday Night.
Heartfelt Humor
“To my beautiful woman,” Christian wrote on Valentine’s Day 2021. “1/10 from the free throw line, 10/10 in my heart.”
Let’s Go
“Tis’ *almost* the season,” Olivia wrote on Instagram before the 2021 NFL season kicked off.
Love Bugs
“You are the hardest worker with the biggest heart,” Olivia wrote on Instagram when celebrating their anniversary in June 2021. “Getting to see you work your butt off every single day to make your dreams come true has been such an inspiration to me and your sincerity in everything you do makes me feel like the luckiest girl in the world.”
Cheers to More Memories
Here’s to many more memories on and off any football field.
