AFE Foundation
AFE Stories
Sharing unique experiences and reflections of those personally impacted by AFE.
Below are the personal stories of women and their families who have been affected by or lost to amniotic fluid embolism (AFE). Each story is unique and offers insight into what others have experienced. Our desire is to feature these stories to lessen the feelings of isolation that often accompany AFE.
Ben’s Story
Husband and father of 3 becomes a caregiver to his wife after she suffered an AFE and is left in a coma.
AFE Survivor Lisa
My husband and I were done having children. I had returned to work and worked my way back to being successful after staying home raising my two boys and one
AFE Survivor Alexis
On January 20, 2016 I was admitted to Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana for the scheduled induction of my fourth child. I was 40 weeks and 1 day pregnant.
AFE Survivor Erin C
After going through a miscarriage in August of 2014, I spent this last pregnancy very nervous. So when I went in the hospital to deliver my daughter, I figured I
In Memory of Alison and Eleanor
Alison and her husband were expecting their first child. She was overdue and admitted to the hospital where she was given medicine to prepare the cervix for delivery the next
AFE Survivor Michelle
When my husband and I found out we were pregnant with our first child, we were over-the-moon excited. Although I was considered “at advanced maternal age” for having a child,
Vanita’s story
Veteran mom loses her baby, suffers an AFE and survives, and now requires a kidney transplant.
AFE Survivor Melissa
-When did you first experience an AFE? I experienced my AFE with our first child, which involved a high-risk pregnancy due to a complete placenta previa. I had been on
In Memory of Megan
Megan’s life began in May of 1980, the younger daughter of parents Dave and Karen. Her passion for life and giving ways were evident from day one. From her family
A Guide to Healing AFE Survivors
Experiencing an amniotic fluid embolism can be overwhelming, confusing, and lead to feelings of sadness and isolation. You are not alone and there is hope!
Our AFE Survivor Guide was developed based on the feedback from over 1,200 AFE survivors who have shared their experiences with us. In it you’ll find:
- More about amniotic fluid embolism
- Answers to commonly asked questions
- How and where to find support
- And ways you can help #endAFE
Help us #endAFE!
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