A minute later, the doctor lets me know that theyre doing CPR on her, the firefighter recalled.
Not the decision we thought I would be making.
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Heres what you gotta know.
Nurse Hailey was a beloved figure in the health care community.
Over the years the nursing influencer also shared candid look at herinfertility strugglesandpregnancy journey.
She wanted to be a mom so incredibly bad, Matt told Fox 11 Los Angeles.
What is amniotic fluid?
Amniotic fluid is the liquid that surrounds a fetus in utero prior to birth.
Per the Cleveland Clinic, the fluid is made of mostly water but also contains fetal cells and tissue.
What causes an amniotic fluid embolism?
In turn, this can lead to cardiac arrest or uncontrollable bleeding from the uterus or C-section incision.
The US has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world.
Journalist and broadcaster Elaine Welteroth has launched a birth fund, and an advocacy movement, to combat this.
Amniotic fluid embolisms are extremely rare.
Of course, this may be difficult in rural hospitals or hospitals that are not equipped for this.
But response needs to be immediate to reduce mortality.
Many are sharing their stories after the death of Nurse Hailey.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I had an amniotic embolism when I gave birth to my son via C-section.
My heart stopped for 24 seconds, one userrepliedto Matthews broadcast interview.
Thankfully, I made it out and Im here today.
I am praying for your family.
I praying for you and your family!!!
However, some expectant parents find the viral nature of the story unhelpful.
For some expectant parents, the unpredictable nature of AFE leads to severe anxiety.
As theCleveland Clinicnotes, Unfortunately, theres no way to prevent amniotic fluid embolism.
Health care providers are still unsure why AFE happens and what exactly causes this condition.
The common advice shared in oneReddit threadabout such fears: Stay off social media.
Its important people know the risks of pregnancy.
But while youre pregnant?
However, anotherwrote, Haileys story is [heart] breaking.
Maybe Im in the minority here, but I like to be informed about any possibilities.
Matthew Okula wrote about Nurse Haileys lasting impact in an Instagram tribute.
Matthew captioned his local Fox interview with amessage to his wife.
Your impact was immense, and I couldnt be more proud.
To donate to theAmniotic Fluid Embolismfoundation or theGoFundMefor Matthew Okula and his son, Crew, clickhereandhere.
With additional reporting by Sam Reed.
