Miracle Me

Miracle MEGHAN

Be your own miracle.

An AFE survivor's memoir by Meghan Jolliffe

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Her story, as featured byAmerican Red CrossKSHB 41NBC Boston

Meghan smiling in sunglasses, holding her son Sullivan; both wear AFE Survivor shirts

Real stories. A little sass. Always hope.

Survival &
second chances

Blood donation
& the Red Cross

Motherhood
& purpose

Patient recovery
& disability

Humor in
hard things

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Miracle Meghan

The story that started it all.

In February 2018, a healthy 29-year-old runner went to the hospital to have her son. Then her heart stopped. This is the story of an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE), the strangers whose donated blood kept a mother and baby alive, and five years of learning to live again, told with honesty, humor, and zero sugarcoating.

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About Meghan

Still here. Still laughing.

Meghan Jolliffe survived an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE), one of the rarest and most dangerous complications of childbirth, while delivering her son Sullivan in February 2018. She slept through the worst of it. Doctors, nurses, family, and blood donors she will never meet did the rest.

Today she's an author and speaker who writes and talks about what came after: recovery, disability, motherhood, and the strange gift of a second chance. Expect real talk, a lot of laughing, and a strong push to roll up your sleeve and donate blood.

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Questions people ask

About AFE and Meghan's story

Short answers to what readers, nurses, and blood-drive hosts ask Meghan most.

What is an amniotic fluid embolism?

An amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare, life-threatening emergency during labor, delivery, or just after birth. Amniotic fluid or fetal material enters the mother's bloodstream and sets off a severe reaction that can stop her heart and breathing and cause massive bleeding. It can't be predicted or prevented, and it happens in roughly 1 in 40,000 deliveries in the U.S. The AFE Foundation supports survivors and families.

How did blood donors save Meghan and Sullivan?

AFE caused severe bleeding, and Meghan needed a massive transfusion to survive. Every unit came from a volunteer donor. The American Red Cross told her story in "Mother and son alive today thanks to donors they will never meet."

How can I help someone like Meghan?

Give blood. You can find a drive near you at redcrossblood.org. If you're planning a blood drive, Meghan can speak at it.

What is Miracle Meghan about?

Miracle Meghan is Meghan Jolliffe's memoir about surviving AFE, the people and donors who kept her and her son alive, and five years of recovery, disability, and motherhood. The e-book is available for pre-order above.

Speaking

Bring Meghan to your stage.

Meghan gives keynotes and talks for blood drives, hospital and nursing teams, patient-advocacy groups, women's events, and conferences. She tells her AFE survival story honestly and with plenty of humor, and audiences leave ready to donate blood, thank a nurse, or face their own hard season. Based in the Kansas City area and happy to travel.

Where she's spoken

  • AFE patient advocacyOverland Park Regional
  • Volunteer & board meetingsAmerican Red Cross
  • Ribbon cuttingAmerican Red Cross
  • International Yearbook ConferencesBefore 2018
Coming soon

Coaching, for when life hands you a plot twist.

One-on-one support for moms, survivors, and anyone rebuilding after a hard season. Spots will be limited. Join the waitlist to hear first when it opens.

Big stories start with brave decisions.

Share your side of the story

The ones who were awake.

I'm writing Miracle Meghan, the story of surviving an amniotic fluid embolism, the five years of recovery that followed, and the incredible people who helped Sullivan and me along the way.

The funny thing about almost dying is that I slept through most of it. Everyone else had to live through it.

Doctors, nurses, family members, friends, and even strangers experienced parts of my story that I may never remember. I'd love to hear your version. It doesn't have to be beautifully written. It doesn't have to be inspirational. I just want to hear what you remember.

Thank you for being part of our story.

Meghan

Share your memories ↓

Miracle Meghan · The story through your eyes

Memories from February 2018 through February 2023. Most questions are optional. Share as much or as little as you'd like. About 10–20 minutes.

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  3. Your role
  4. Photos
  5. Permissions

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