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Erin enjoyed an easy pregnancy and the delivery of her son, Jack, was without complication. As she rested, while Jack went to the nursery and her family out to grab a bite to eat, Erin’s cardiac monitors began to show signs of distress. Her blood pressure continued to drop and she began to hemorrhage. They […]
Amy’s journey began on a weekend in late March, 2008, when she traveled home to Austin, Texas from Atlanta, Georgia for her baby shower. The morning of her shower she began feeling contractions and headed to the local hospital to get checked out. Later that day Amy was admitted to Labor and Delivery where the […]
On September 27th 2010, Ursula Warnick and her husband, Brad, headed to Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio excited to welcome their new son, Cameron. Labor was going smoothly and Brad stepped out to get a bite to eat. Shortly after he left, things began to change, Ursula felt sick to her stomach and started […]
Today, is AFE (Amniotic fluid embolism) awareness day. Here is our story of how an AFE has turned our lives upside down. Dec 11th 2014 my wife texted me and said that it was time for me to come home for the birth of our 8th child. This was our 7th homebirth, the other 6 […]
AFE Survivor, Trina, shares her story and how thankful she is to be with her three children. “On Sept 9, at 11:52 pm my water broke while I was in my bed. I knew I better get to the hospital. They admitted me and began a pitocin drip to induce my labor since I was […]
Tango of the Vines is a celebration of the senses showcasing the delicious and diverse cuisine of San Antonio alongside the palate pleasers of winemakers from the Texas Hill Country. Join us for the 3rd annual event, Friday, November, 6 2015 for this bon vivant festival held at the beautiful and historic Lambermont Castle in […]
Please join us for the 3rd annual Paula Mounts Krejci 5K Memorial Run/Walk Saturday, June 20th at 9AM with proceeds benefiting the AFE Foundation. All AFE Families are welcome and encouraged to attend. The race activities will start around the gazebo on the North Coast Inland Trail at 220 North Main Street in Clyde, Ohio. […]
AFE survivor, Ruby Graupera-Cassimiro, shares her miraculous and rare survival on the Dr. Oz show. Shortly after the birth of her daughter, Ruby suffered an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE). Despite 45 minutes of aggressive life saving measures Ruby continued to have no pulse. Just as doctors gave up hope and brought her family […]
Gaumard’s maternal and birthing simulators NOELLE® S575, NOELLE S550 and Advanced Childbirth Simulator S500 were recently used at The Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists (SOGH) Conference in Denver, CO. Physicians rotated through stations featuring two S550s in scenarios involving shoulder dystocia where attendees honed their clinical as well as their communication and leadership skills, […]
The AFE Foundation was quoted by ABC News article ‘Miracle’ Woman Ruby Graupera- Cassimiro Survives After 45 Minutes Without Pulse. The article shares more about Ruby’s miraculous and rare survival after suffering an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) shortly after the birth of her daughter via c-section. Despite 45 minutes of aggressive life saving […]
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AFE on Season Finale of Devious Maids on Lifetime TV
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