Survivor of an Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE) Discusses The Deadly Unpredictable Disease
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Kayleigh Summers shares her experience as a survivor of amniotic fluid embolism and discusses its implications during pregnancy.
EPISODE 36: In today’s episode, I’m joined by The Birth Trauma Mama Kayleigh Summers, a licensed clinical social worker, perinatal trauma therapist, and survivor of an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE). We’re talking about one of the most serious and often misunderstood complications in pregnancy: amniotic fluid embolism (AFE). This is a rare, unpredictable, and often feared event that can occur during labor or delivery. While it is not something that can be predicted or prevented, understanding ...
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