Hailey Okula, a beloved social media influencer, tragically passed away moments after giving birth to her first child due to complications during childbirth.

Nurse Hailey Died

As also noted here, known to her more than 425,000 Instagram followers as “Nurse Hailey,” she had built a dedicated online community by openly sharing her journey through infertility struggles and her pregnancy experience.

Her honest and heartfelt posts connected with many, making her passing even more heartbreaking for those who followed her story.

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In a statement to KTTV recently, Hailey’s husband, Matt Okula, revealed that his wife died from a rare and devastating condition known as an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE).

What is amniotic fluid embolism?

AFE occurs when amniotic fluid enters the mother’s bloodstream, triggering a severe allergic-like reaction. The condition is extremely rare, with only a small number of cases reported annually, and it can lead to sudden cardiac arrest, making it nearly impossible to predict or prevent.

Nurse Hailey ER

Hailey’s death has left her family, friends, and followers devastated.

On social media, Matt shared the heartbreaking news of his wife’s passing in an Instagram post, which quickly went viral as fans and fellow influencers expressed their condolences and support for the grieving family.

Hailey had used her platform to document her experiences with infertility, which made her tragic death even more poignant for those who had been rooting for her and following her journey to motherhood.

The loss of “Nurse Hailey” has sparked an outpouring of grief, as many remember her not only for her advocacy and transparency but also for her role as a source of strength and inspiration for so many. Hailey’s story has served as a powerful reminder of the unpredictable and often tragic nature of childbirth, particularly when rare complications like AFE arise.