Overview

• Hailey Okula, a 33-year-old ER nurse and social media influencer, died on March 29, 2025, from an amniotic fluid embolism after a cesarean section delivery.
• Her husband, Matthew Okula, confirmed the cause of death and shared details of her final moments, including a brief interaction with their newborn son Crew before her cardiac arrest.
• Hailey openly documented her two-year infertility struggle and IVF journey, which resonated with her 425,000 Instagram followers and the broader nursing community.
• The GoFundMe campaign launched to support Matthew and Crew has surpassed $250,000, reflecting widespread support and solidarity from followers and the public.
• Amniotic fluid embolism is an extremely rare and life-threatening childbirth complication, affecting about 1 in 40,000 deliveries in the United States.