Your Trusted Resource for Amniotic Fluid Embolism
What is an Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE)?
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is an unexpected life-threatening complication. It can affect both mother and baby. It is thought to result from an allergic-like reaction to the fluid that enters the mother’s bloodstream. It can occur during labor or soon after delivery.
Our Approach
We are the leading experts in amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) education and research and the largest support organization for impacted families and healthcare workers around the world.
Support
Connect those affected to timely information, helpful resources, and other families.
Research
Advance clinical research to aid in better treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
Education
Provide education and expand knowledge of amniotic fluid embolism for patients, families, and the medical community.
Our Impact
Our outreach, education, and research initiatives bring us closer to ending AFE.
“The AFE Foundation has meant the world to me during my recovery for the past decade. It has provided support through its online community and created a sisterhood that helps me know I am not alone. It has also given me hope in knowing they are working to find the answers so many of our families deserve.”
– Gia
Voices of AFE
Sharing unique experiences and reflections with diverse stories of those personally impacted by AFE.
AFE Survivor
I have, for all intents and purposes, walked away from my AFE physically unscathed, unlike so many of the mamas who this terrible thing touches.
In Memory
Meg was bubbly, full of life, witty, athletic, creative, and a skilled karaoke singer. That’s right, karaoke. Joking aside, she did have an amazing voice to go along with her beautiful smile.
Infant Loss
In a daze, we went to the hospital to induce labor and on December 16th 2015 I experienced an Amniotic Fluid Embolism. It was not until my post-hospital follow-up that it truly sunk in how rare and deadly AFE could be.
Widower
What should have been a day of tremendous joy suddenly turned into an unexpected nightmare. My wife suffered an amniotic fluid embolism during the delivery.
Healthcare Hero
The baby was born at 1345. I was grabbing supplies and turned to see compressions had started. That’s when I lost it. I dropped to the floor and cried. My charge nurse came over to me and gave me the best pep talk.
AFE Champion
Kristy’s daughter’s 8-year-old friend and cheerleading teammate, who was deeply affected by “Miss Kristy” becoming so ill during her delivery. Adriana, being the selfless, little girl she is, knew she had to do something to honor her beloved coach and her new baby girl.
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