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In Memory of Aria Rae

On July 26, 2007, my sister, Aria Rae, 24, died in Vorhees, New Jersey of an amniotic fluid embolism following labor induction with Cervidil and pitocin. The baby boy with

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AFE Survivor, Amanda C

I went in to the hospital for an induction at 40 weeks and had been 1 cm dilated for four weeks. The epidural experience was amazing and better than the

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Katelynn, Labor and Delivery RN

As a labor and delivery nurse, you are part of such an intimate part of someone’s life. In both good and bad ways. The birth of a baby can be

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AFE Survivor, Annie L

In May 2021, I was 39 weeks pregnant and admitted into the labor and delivery room. My labor was progressing as normal. It had been a relatively easy pregnancy, with

Be The Light Art Museum

Our virtual art museum showcases artwork from budding artists in our community. Artists can use any medium of their choice and artwork should include the phrase Be the Light and/or

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Step Up For Moms: Wellness Challenge

Our 2nd Annual Step Up For Moms: Wellness Challenge is a 2 week family-friendly virtual event, uniting our community, raising funds and awareness for our mission. Registration will begin September

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Be the Light to End AFE Art Contest

The AFE Foundation is setting up a virtual art museum and is commissioning budding artists to feature their works of art! If you have a little Georgia O’Keeffe or Vincent

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AFE Widower, Stephen Wiesenfeld changed the course of history for widowers in the U.S.

On June 5, 1972, Paula and Stephen Weisenfeld, were overjoyed to welcome their first child. Paula, a teacher, planned to return to work while Stephen, who ran a computer consulting

Alison Coombs, AFE Survivor with husband and 3 sons

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AFE Survivor, Allison C

My AFE happened in December 2012 when my 3rd boy was born. I went to hospital to be induced on the 19th of December as there wasn’t going to be

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AFE Foundation Awarded New Funding

For immediate release July 18, 2022 – Carlsbad, CA – The Amniotic Fluid Embolism Foundation is grateful to receive grant funding from The Mulchand and Parpati Thadhani Foundation to expand