Keeping it real.

Bachelor Nation star Krystal Nielson found love off-screen with her husband Miles Bowles, and the two welcomed their daughter Andara Rose in 2021.

Earlier this year, the couple shared they were expecting their second child — a baby boy. And last month, Krystal and Miles announced baby Rowan had finally arrived after some unexpected complications during birth.

Recently, Krystal told her birth story for the first time and stated it was “the most traumatic experience” she’s ever endured.

She revealed she needed an emergency C-section and surgery to repair her uterus that had ruptured, leading doctors to strongly advise her against having any more children. 

Now, the Bachelor Nation star is sharing a new health update online as she continues to recover from her birth experience. 

While answering some fan questions on her Instagram Story, Krystal opened up about her healing process and what has been most helpful. 

She wrote, “Mentally / Spiritually: I am extremely grateful for the 14mo of therapy I did prior to getting pregnant. I did somatic work, CBT and EMDR which I 100% attribute my resilience from recent events is because of this inner work. Physically: rest, lymphatic work, supplements and bone broth!”

One follower asked if she will need a hysterectomy, and Krystal revealed, “I am so grateful that they were able to save my uterus and I did not need a hysterectomy 🙏So far there are no complications with my healing so continuing to pray all will be well.” 

Another person then asked about what it was like to have a C-section, and Krystal replied candidly.

“A planned v. emergency c-section are very different and I can only speak to my experience,” she wrote. “For me, it was extremely traumatizing due to the intensity of emotions, panic and speed at which things happened. It felt like I was being gutted like a fish (sorry but being honest) for 10 straight minutes. The recovery was really rough the first week but I’m feeling pretty great 3.5 weeks out. C-sections are a MAJOR surgery and learning how to move without my core has been a big transition. I will say I am so excited to get back to movement and begin my core rehabilitation!”