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Influencer Emily Mitchell, 36, dies while expecting baby number five
US influencer Emily Mitchell, who was expecting her fifth baby, passed away suddenly three days before Christmas, her family has confirmed.
Emily lived in Rhode Island and had over 134,000 followers on her The Hidden Way Instagram page where she posted about family life with four children.
She was eating breakfast on December 22 when she "became unresponsive" according to her family.
Efforts to save her and her baby were unsuccessful with a cause of death yet to be determined.
A GoFundMe page has been set up for Emily's husband Joseph and their four children with the fundraising efforts exceeding $150,000.
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"Our dear Emily and her precious unborn baby left us unexpectedly in the morning of December 22, 2020," a friend of Emily's family wrote on the GoFundMe page. "Our hearts are broken and her joyful presence will be greatly missed by so many. Em made a big impact in so many people’s lives, and this loss is incomprehensible for anyone who knew her. Our friend was a dedicated mom and wife, she had a heart for the Lord, and loved her children so dearly.
"Emily left behind her loving husband Joe, and four beautiful children, Finn, Isla, Edie and Lulu."
The friend continued, "We are heartbroken by her passing and as a community we wish to express our love for her family through this fundraiser. These funds will go towards her children’s education next year, as well as the many costs Joe and the kids will face as they adjust to life without Emily.
"We appreciate everyone’s concerns about her sudden passing, and want to thank you all for the love you’ve expressed in the form of messages, calls and letters. Your words didn’t go unnoticed and her family is very grateful for your support during this devastating time.
"Em was having her morning coffee and toast when she suddenly became unresponsive. Despite the prompt attention of her children, husband, father and other medical personnel, all valiant efforts to resuscitate were unsuccessful. She went home to be with the Lord. The doctors are still working on answers for her family. We will update everyone with answers when we get them."
Emily was described as "beautiful inside and out" with an "infectious smile and a kind and compassionate spirit".
The influencer announced she and Joseph were expecting their fifth baby in November.
She shared a post that read, "YOU GUYS. NUMBER FIVE. Who guessed the secret?!!! You've probably noticed I've been a little MIA..welp this be the reason lol. Number FIVE comin in hot and we are here for it 11 weeks 2 days and counting."
In her final post before her death, Emily wrote how she was going to be getting her fifth caesarean.
"This will be my FIFTH C-Section," she wrote. "However your baby gets here, just know YOUR EXPERIENCE is valid and worthy.
"YOU are no less a mother if you needed emergency medical intervention, had a planned c-section, or an epidural.
"You aren't a 'better' mother if you had a home birth or an unmedicated vaginal birth.
"And if you grew your brood through adoption or surrogacy or family blending? Those are YOUR babies and YOU SIT PROUDLY at the table of motherhood."
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