A mother of eight in her 40s underwent resuscitation Thursday at Mayanei HaYeshua Medical Center in Bnei Brak after developing a rare complication while giving birth. The woman, who had no prior medical conditions, suffered an amniotic fluid embolism during delivery.
The medical center said the incident involved a rare and unpredictable obstetric complication. According to the hospital, a senior multidisciplinary team fought for the woman’s life, performing prolonged resuscitation and connecting her to an ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine, a device that temporarily takes over the function of the heart and lungs.
She was then transferred to the intensive care unit at Sheba Medical Center for continued treatment.
Her baby girl was delivered safely. The hospital said the newborn is in good condition and remains under care and observation at Mayanei HaYeshua.
An amniotic fluid embolism occurs during childbirth or immediately afterward, when amniotic fluid or fetal material enters the mother’s bloodstream. The condition cannot be predicted or prevented and is among the most dangerous emergencies in obstetrics.
Mayanei HaYeshua said it will continue to support the family and wished the mother a refuah sheleimah and a speedy recovery.
