I was pronounced dead at the hospital – but when I woke up, I’d already given birth to triplets

ONE mum has shared the shock of her life after waking up with no memory of giving birth to triplets. Marisa Christie, a 30-year-old mum from Texas, US, was pronounced clinically dead for nearly an hour after suffering a rare birth complication known as amniotic fluid embolism (AFE). Advertisement 1 One mum has shared her incredible story of how she was pronounced clinically dead - before waking up and realising she'd given birth to triplets Credit: gofundme.

com AFE occurs when amniotic fluid, which contains fetal cells and tissue, enters a pregnant person's bloodstream and causes a severe allergic reaction. The complication can cause breathing problems , cardiac arrest, excessive bleeding, and a rapid decline in the mother's health - which can often be fatal. For Marisa, who had been at the hospital for a planned cesarean , things seemed normal - until she suddenly turned grey.

''The doctors had pulled all three (babies) out. Actually, they were resting them on my stomach to do a delayed cord clamping. Advertisement READ MORE ON PARENTING SNOW WAY 10 gifts you’re buying your kids for Xmas that make you a lazy parent, pro lists 'super proud' Pregnant Laura Woods says 'fighting for my life' after workout with Collard ''My arms flew up, and that was when my heart stopped," she shared the incredible story with Today.

Upon awakening, her partner Dylan broke the wonderful news of their healthy triplets who had joined their son, four. Marisa was overwhelmed: "I was absolutely terr.