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Matthew Okula, husband of nursing influencer Hailey Okula, recently shared a touching post on the social media platform Instagram. Remembering his late wife on Easter, April 20, 2025, Matthew shared a series of images and videos on Instagram.
“To my angel (because I know you’re keeping tabs on me running your business), today is Easter, and it’s impossible not to feel the weight of you not being here with us. Just when I think the pain couldn’t be deeper, it is."
Hailey Okula, a 33-year-old ER nurse known online as "Nurse Hailey," passed away last month from complications related to childbirth, according to US Magazine.
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Hailey was a registered nurse in Los Angeles and had dealt with infertility for almost two years. She openly shared her pregnancy journey on social media with her followers.
How did Hailey Okula pass away?
Matthew Okula, on April 1, 2025, confirmed via an Instagram post that his wife and nursing influencer, Hailey Okula, had passed away after rare complications during childbirth. Talking to Fox11LA, he said:
“She had cardiac arrest. The doctors say it was from a very, very rare complication known as amniotic fluid embolism. There’s no treatment, there’s no way of diagnosing it. It’s so sad to think of other people having to go through what I’m going through right now.”
Speaking to the news portal earlier this month, he revealed that the late influencer briefly saw their son, who is named Crew, before needing to be resuscitated. Hailey welcomed her first child via C-section.
“We both looked at him and … we had a quick little laugh there, she had a little tear on her face. Me and Crew walked out of the room and they said they were finishing up, she’ll be there in a moment,” Matthew said.
Hailey Okula's husband shares a heart-touching Easter post
On Sunday, April 20, 2025, Hailey's husband, Matthew Okula, took to Instagram and shared a video on Easter. Recalling their time together, he wrote:
“For those of you who knew Hailey, you know the incredible joy she brought to everything she touched. And for those who didn’t know her personally, Hailey had an endless love for the beach and traveling (though she absolutely HATED cold water).”
Revisiting their memories from travelling together, Matthew continued in the caption:
“These are some of my favorite memories we shared together, exploring sandy shores near and far, going on adventures that always felt like magic. Whether we were on a remote island across the world or camping close to home, Hailey’s light and love made every moment unforgettable.”
Matthew Okula, who is a Los Angeles Fire Department firefighter, as per CBS News, added in the caption of the post he shared on Hailey Okula's @rnnewgrads Instagram account:
"I wish you were here to create the family memories we dreamed about together. I miss you more than words can capture and can’t wait for the day I get to see you again.”
In the video, Hailey is seen enjoying her time in the ocean with her loved ones. Her husband concluded the touching post by thanking his wife and added:
“Thank you for being my everything. You always have been and always will be my beautiful angel. I love you forever, Hailey.”
Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare emergency that happens when amniotic fluid enters a mother's bloodstream. Notably, AFE is a life-threatening obstetric emergency that can cause problems throughout the body.
