AFE (Amniotic Fluid Embolism) Foundation

AFE (Amniotic Fluid Embolism) Foundation To learn more about our cause visit www.afesupport.org.

The AFE Foundation is the only patient advocacy organization, serving those affected or devastated by amniotic fluid embolism. | http://afesupport.org

09/09/2026

Losing a mother during childbirth is an unimaginable tragedy, and navigating the next steps can feel overwhelming for everyone involved. 💙

Giving families access to compassionate, easy-to-understand information can ease uncertainty during one of the hardest moments of their lives. Our Maternal Autopsy Guide was created to help healthcare teams and loved ones navigate this conversation with confidence and care.

Help ensure this resource is available when it's needed most. Download it, keep it accessible, and share it with the families you serve.

If you or a family you know has been affected by AFE, we're here for you. Reach out whenever you're ready for support, you don't have to navigate this journey alone.

This Father's Day, we honor every dad in our Australian AFE community.Whether you're celebrating precious moments with y...
09/06/2026

This Father's Day, we honor every dad in our Australian AFE community.

Whether you're celebrating precious moments with your family or carrying the memory of someone you love, we see you. Thank you for your strength, compassion, and unwavering love.

Wishing you a Father's Day filled with love and remembrance. 💙

Every act of generosity helps create hope.This National Day of Charity, we celebrate the incredible community of donors,...
09/05/2026

Every act of generosity helps create hope.

This National Day of Charity, we celebrate the incredible community of donors, volunteers, advocates, healthcare professionals, and families who make our mission possible. Because of you, we can advance research, educate providers, support families, and work toward a future with better outcomes for those affected by AFE.

Thank you for making a difference. 💙

Help us carry this mission forward. Your support makes it possible to expand education, fund research, and provide compassionate support to those affected by AFE. Donate today.
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09/04/2026

Step Up for Moms is making its way across the country! 💙👟

From coast to coast, participants in 27 states have already signed up to step, move, and carry the light for families impacted by AFE.

Every state represented means more awareness. More conversations. More people coming together for one shared mission. ✨

Don’t see your state represented yet? Be the one to put it on the map! Join us for Step Up for Moms and help us spread awareness even further.

We’re proud to celebrate Kayleigh Summers, LCSW, Support Program Director at the AFE Foundation, therapist, advocate, an...
09/02/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Kayleigh Summers, LCSW, Support Program Director at the AFE Foundation, therapist, advocate, and founder of The Birth Trauma Mama, on the publication of a new paper focused on effective communication with patients and families during and after severe maternal events.

The paper, co-authored with other providers and patients, notably with physicians Melissa Bauer and Elliott Main, longtime champions of patient-centered maternity care and supporters of the AFE Foundation’s mission, highlights the critical role of compassionate, trauma-informed communication in improving outcomes and experiences for patients and families navigating obstetric emergencies.

Drawing from her professional expertise in perinatal trauma and her lived experience as an AFE survivor, Kayleigh continues to advance conversations around recovery, healing, and the importance of centering patient voices in maternal healthcare.

Compassionate communication is a clinical intervention in itself and a cornerstone of patient-centered healthcare. Congratulations on this important and needed publication.

Read the paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41926773/

LAST CALL TO REGISTER FOR STEP UP FOR MOMS! 🚨Today is the last day to register for the 2026 Step Up for Moms Global Bato...
09/01/2026

LAST CALL TO REGISTER FOR STEP UP FOR MOMS! 🚨

Today is the last day to register for the 2026 Step Up for Moms Global Baton Relay to ensure your event swag arrives in time for September 12! ✨

Don’t miss your chance to gear up, gather your team, and step alongside families, survivors, healthcare professionals, and supporters around the world as we raise awareness for amniotic fluid embolism.

💙Register TODAY to get your swag in time, then get ready to Carry the Light on September 12!

Today, we honor the fathers whose love continues beyond loss.To every dad grieving a wife, partner, or child because of ...
08/31/2026

Today, we honor the fathers whose love continues beyond loss.

To every dad grieving a wife, partner, or child because of AFE, we see your strength, your love, and the memories you carry each day. Your grief matters, and your loved ones will never be forgotten.

We're holding space for you today and always. 💙

If you're looking for support, connection, or simply someone who understands, we're here whenever you're ready.

08/30/2026

Grief doesn't follow a timeline, and it doesn't have an expiration date.

This Grief Awareness Day, we honor every mother, baby, partner, family member, and loved one whose life has been forever changed by AFE. Your grief is real, your love endures, and your story matters.

To everyone carrying loss, today and every day, you are not alone. 💙

Please feel free to reach out, whenever you are ready.

For rare conditions like AFE, knowledge evolves over time.As research advances, so does our ability to recognize warning...
08/28/2026

For rare conditions like AFE, knowledge evolves over time.

As research advances, so does our ability to recognize warning signs, improve emergency response, support affected families, and drive meaningful progress in maternal health care.

That's why the AFE Foundation remains committed to funding research, educating healthcare professionals, and amplifying the voices of those with lived experience.

Every question answered brings us closer to a future with better outcomes for all.
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Kids Baton Decorating Contest 🎨Genevieve Imbrogno and her cousin, Caroline, had so much fun decorating batons for our up...
08/27/2026

Kids Baton Decorating Contest 🎨

Genevieve Imbrogno and her cousin, Caroline, had so much fun decorating batons for our upcoming Step Up for Moms Baton Relay and now we’re inviting kids everywhere to join in!
Some of our youngest participants have some of the biggest hearts. Using a paper towel tube, construction paper, paint, ribbon, stickers, markers, glitter, or whatever inspires them, kids can create their own version of a Step Up for Moms baton. ✨

We’ll feature some of our favorite creations throughout Relay Week, with prizes awarded in multiple age groups!

How to enter:
🎨 Decorate your baton
📸 Post your creation using
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Creativity has no limits, and neither does hope. We can’t wait to see what your young artists create and who knows, maybe Genevieve and Caroline will inspire your little ones! 💙

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