A New Zealand-born mother has died from a rare medical condition within hours after giving birth to triplets.
Chervonne Magaoa, who was raised in Hawaii, was admitted to the Kapl’olani Medical Centre for Women and Children last Thursday following a routine pre-birth appointment.
According to reports, the 34-year-old was informed by doctors she needed to give birth by emergency Caesarean that day, instead of the predicted September 6 due date.
It’s understood there were no issues during the procedure, however after Mrs Magaoa’s sons were born she started to experience serious complications, and died shortly after.
Martin and Chervonne Magaoa with their six-year-old son Tanner
Mrs Magaoa’s father Bishop Hyran told the New Zealand Herald his daughter’s death was the result of an extremely rare medical condition.
‘By 5.30pm, the babies were born. Everything was fine and then she got a complication.
‘She had an amniotic fluid embolism and that was her cause of death. The doctor said statistics-wise, it only happens to one in 100,000 [women], so it was a rare event.’
It’s understood the rare medical event was the result of an amniotic fluid embolism
The pregnancy complication can occur when amniotic fluid, which surrounds the baby in the uterus, containing fetal cells, hair, urine or other secretions from babies, enters the mother’s bloodstream.
It can cause severe reactions including heart failure and uncontrollable bleeding. Although considered rare, the condition has been credited as a leading cause of maternal death in Australia.
The couple, who met and married in 2007, struggled to have children. Although the family have one child, their eldest six-year-old Tanner, Mrs Magaoa underwent IVF treatment to help her conceive.
The couple had struggled to have children and Mrs Magaoa had undergone IVF treatment to help her conceive
The devastating death of Mrs Magaoa has been met by an outpouring of support from the community who have rallied to the aid of the grief-stricken father as he faces the prospect of raising his sons: Tanner, Aayden, Blaise and Carson
Family friends Jan Lesuma and Billy Racule have created a GoFundMe page to help Martin Magaoa with the costs of raising his family.
‘With a heavy heart, it pains us to announce that Chervonne Magaoa (nee Smith) sadly passed away Thursday evening while giving birth to her triplet sons,’ Ms Lesuma wrote on the fundraising page.
The community has rallied in support to help the grief-stricken dad who now faces the prospect of raising four boys on his own
‘During an emergency C-section she experienced an amniotic fluid embolism. She is survived by her loving husband Martin, beautiful six-year old son Tanner and thankfully, her three new baby boys.
‘Everyone that knows Chervonne can attest to her witty humor, her true friendship and her fierce love and devotion to her family.’
Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Ms Lesuma said the fundraiser was a ‘small way’ to help, and that many had reached out to the family offering their support.
‘It has been far more than just financial assistance, there have been many uplifting well wishes and prayers that have help lift his and the family’s spirits.’
The special moment Martin Magaoa held one of his triplets (pictured) was shared after his wife’s tragic death
A poignant photo posted to the fundraising page showed the special moment ‘proud father’ Martin Magaoa held one of his triplets.
The heartbroken father penned a touching tribute to his wife in a beautiful Facebook post he shared yesterday.
‘This is for you, my sweet babe. Your three baby boys are healthy and progressing as each day goes by,’ he wrote.
‘You would have been so proud to see and hold your treasures truly gifted from God.
‘Your sacrifice and love for them is amazing. Your life lives on in them.
‘Love you, Mommy. Aayden, Blaise and Carson.’