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Natalie Viall: Recovery 'Shock' After Welcoming Twins
9 Jul
Summary
- New mom Natalie Viall described postpartum recovery as incredibly hard.
- She felt her body went into shock after giving birth to twins.
- The twins, Iris and Dove, join older sister River Rose, aged two.

Natalie Viall, 27, has opened up about her challenging postpartum recovery following the birth of her twin daughters, Iris Parker and Dove Tomlin, on June 30. She described the experience as 'incredibly hard,' with her body feeling like it went into 'shock.' Viall shared a side-by-side comparison of her body one week apart, expressing awe at the female body's capabilities.
The newborns join older sister River Rose, aged two, who the couple reports is excited about her new role. Nick Viall, 45, and Natalie expressed feeling 'incredibly blessed' as the reality of their expanded family begins to sink in. The couple previously navigated a difficult journey, including three pregnancy losses in 2025, making the arrival of their 'rainbow babies' even more meaningful.
In February 2026, the couple announced they were expecting twins. Weeks later, a gender reveal confirmed they would be welcoming two girls. The announcement followed River's second birthday and came after a challenging year for the couple.