Hailey Okula dies during childbirth following 2-year struggle to get pregnant
Nursing influencer Hailey Okula has tragically died due to complications with childbirth after having documented her two-year struggle to conceive.
The ER nurse, who was known as Nurse Hailey online, died while giving birth to her first child, her husband Matthew Okula confirmed.
He wrote on Instagram: “It is with the heaviest of heart that I share the devastating news of the unexpected passing of my beautiful wife, Hailey Marie Okula, due to complications from childbirth.
“Words cannot convey the depth of the loss I feel. Hailey was more than I could have ever dreamed of in a wife and partner. She was gorgeous, smart, hardworking, passionate, trustworthy, and above all else, unbelievably loyal.
“For nearly 13 years, she stood by my side in the hardest of times, loving me endlessly, even when I felt undeserving of that love. She was my everything.”
He continued: “Hailey’s strength was unparalleled. Words can’t describe how badly we wanted to be parents.
“After years of infertility struggles and a long, challenging IVF process, we were overjoyed to be expecting Crew. Hailey faced every hurdle with so much courage and love – even though her body went through so much, she never wavered.
“I will never forget the moment I broke down, apologizing for the toll the process would take on her. She held my face, looked into my eyes, and said, ‘We are a team, and we’ll get through this together.’ That was Hailey. A fighter. A teammate. A woman who would do anything for the people she loved.
“Though her time with us was tragically cut short, Hailey’s love for Crew was limitless, long before he entered this world.
“She would have been the most amazing mom. Her spirit, courage, and love will live on in our son, and through everyone whose lives she touched.”
Nurse Hailey had grown a large following after sharing her own struggles with infertility and the two-year journey to getting pregnant via IVF.
In September, she finally shared the news that she was expecting her first child, telling her followers: “Being able to say that we are pregnant is indescribable.
“From my infertility problems, to my husband’s infertility problems, to us having to create a special probe because we both carry the same genetic disease, lotsssss of meds and lots of money, the journey has been hard, but so worth it.”
Matthew did not reveal exactly when Hailey died, or her cause of death beyond that it was down to “complications from childbirth” after their baby, Crew, was born.
The post was flooded with followers sending their condolences and sharing how Hailey had helped them in their own battles with infertility.
Others added: “I’m so very sorry . Hailey made such an impact on the nursing community and will never be forgotten,” and: “Hailey was such an inspiration to the nursing community. I’m so heartbroken by this news. May she Rest In Peace and may you and your family find strength during this time.”
Our thoughts remain with her family and followers at this devastating time.
