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Mom's Heart Stops During Labor; Emergency C-Section Saves Both

10/12/2025

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Jennifer Choate experienced an amniotic fluid embolism, a rare condition that risks organ failure.
Two and a half weeks before her due date, she went to the emergency room with headaches.
Her heart stopped during labor, and doctors performed an emergency cesarean section that saved both.
After a nine-day hospital stay, she returned home to a supportive environment with gifts.

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Story summary

Jennifer Choate experienced an amniotic fluid embolism, a rare condition that risks organ failure.
Two and a half weeks before her due date, she went to the emergency room with headaches.
Her heart stopped during labor, and doctors performed an emergency cesarean section that saved both.
After a nine-day hospital stay, she returned home to a supportive environment with gifts.