About Us

The Amniotic Fluid Embolism Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 2008, quickly united the voices of families, survivors, medical professionals and researchers to call for greater awareness and resources to reduce the threat of amniotic fluid embolism (AFE). Our collective efforts have resulted in an internationally recognized research program on AFE, highly sought after educational programming for healthcare providers, and a worldwide network of support groups and resources for those impacted by an AFE.

We are committed to identifying the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of amniotic fluid embolism and bring our information and resources to healthcare providers and impacted families through our education and support programs. We also strive to be the light guiding those impacted by an AFE through their physical and emotional recovery as they navigate their way forward.

Our Mission

Reducing maternal and infant mortality attributed to amniotic fluid embolism while helping those impacted navigate paths forward.

Our Vision

Amniotic fluid embolism no longer threatens lives and those with lived experiences thrive.

1 is too many

We do this work in memory of them

Our Impact

We are the leading experts in amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) education and research and the largest support organization for impacted families and healthcare workers around the world.

2,300

community members served globally

100% report they better understood AFE
97% better understood what physically happened to them
95% found a meaningful sense of community

15,000+

clinicians educated

100% of clinicians polled found clinical fact sheets useful
87% reported an increased understanding of treatment, management, and support

400+

citations

from our 13 publications and abstracts

Our Values

We take a principled and deliberate approach to our work and are guided by our core values. We believe in accountability. If we fall short or fail to uphold these values, please let us know.

We are resolute
in our commitment to #endAFE.

We are sincere
in how we come alongside and support those impacted.

We are devoted
to the community we serve.

We are prudent
in how monies are spent.

We hold reverence
for those whose lives were lost.

We are appreciative
to our donors, board, clinicians, and research partners.