AFE Awareness Day is a day to unite our community to raise awareness, remember our connection to the cause, and inspire others to take meaningful action.

Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a sudden and unexpected life-
threatening birth complication that can affect both mother and
baby. Although poorly understood, it is thought to be the result of an
allergic-like reaction to the amniotic fluid that enters the mother’s bloodstream, a normal part of the birth process.

Why Raise Awareness?
AFE affects an estimated 1 in 40,000 pregnancies. Even though it is considered rare, the CDC lists AFE as one of the top causes of maternal death. Most hospitals will not be prepared for a birth complication this severe, or even recognize the symptoms.

I consider myself one of the very, very fortunate women who did not die as a result of an AFE. Let’s raise awareness for other mothers, healthcare providers, and hospitals to receive the education they need to #ENDAFE.