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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

AFE Stories

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

AFE Stories

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

AFE Stories

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

AFE Stories

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

AFE Stories

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

AFE Stories

AFE Survivor, Mimi S

In August 2021, I went to the hospital for a scheduled induction with my third child due to some mild pre-eclampsia. My delivery was progressing as expected when I suddenly

AFE Stories

AFE Survivor, Janessa P

On September 1, 2021, I gave birth to my beautiful baby girl. I was dilated 8cm when the fetal heart rate began to decrease and our girl was in distress.

AFE Stories

AFE Survivor Alicia S

I had my AFE with my first ever pregnancy and delivery in October of 2019. This required me to have an emergency C-section as my oxygen levels were dangerously low

AFE Stories

Ali + Katie: A Friendship

Best friends- they are the keeper of secrets, the ones to wipe your tears, share your dreams with, and who help shape your world views. They are often the ones

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