In October 2017, Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE) survivor, Kristy Keating suffered an AFE during the birth of her daughter Vivien. Kristy is a cheer coach, and at 33 weeks, she began to bleed while at a cheer competition for her older daughter. She ended up having an...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2018 Historic Bill Passes to Mandate AFE Education HARTFORD, Connecticut - The Connecticut Legislature, in a bipartisan manner, passed a historic bill which mandates the Connecticut Department of Public Health, in consultation with...
Why is March 27th AFE Awareness Day? This is the touching story of how one family’s life was forever changed by AFE and how their one simple action inspired a movement. On March 27, 2017 we received a call from a gentleman who was curious about our organization and...
Many have heard the term self care. It's in magazines, self help books, and even in the beloved motherhood bible, "What to Expect When Expecting". There is no doubt that self care is important. Most especially after surviving an unexpected traumatic birth. In this...
Awareness comes in many forms. We are so appreciative to journalist Barrett Baker of Coastal Virginia Magazine for raising awareness of maternal health and the rising maternal mortality rate in the United States in the October 2017 issue. Also included is a...
Tango of the Vines joins the medal mania with their commemorative medal to celebrate the 2017 Fiesta San Antonio April 20-30th. Fiesta is an annual festival held over an 11-day period each spring and dates back to the latter part of the 19th century. Originally...
The Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017 (H.R. 1318) was introduced March 2, 2017 in the U.S. House of Representative by Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA), Congressmen John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI), Congressman Ryan Costello (R-PA), and Congresswoman Diana...
"Amber is one of those amazing people who have an endless capacity to give and love", says Executive Director, Miranda Klassen. "I will never forget my first call with Amber. She was devastated by the loss of her best friend, Nichole to an AFE. As a nurse Amber...
In January of 2016, the AFE Foundation was honored to be invited to convene with leading experts in AFE, critical care obstetricians, and a multi-disciplinary team in an effort to set very specific parameters to be used for future AFE research and publications. ...
Terms and Conditions Rules: -Open to kids connected to an AFE mom -Age 16 and under -Picture to include the words "Happy Mother's Day", "I love you", "Mom", "Mum", "Grandma", etc. (except 3 and under) -Art must be on white paper no larger than 8.5x11 inches -Art...
