A coroner determined the cause of death for Emily Mitchell, a lifestyle influencer who died tragically, along with her unborn child, just days before Christmas.
Mitchell, who was expecting her fifth child, was having breakfast on the morning of December 22 when suddenly she was left unanswered. Efforts to save the 36-year-old woman and her fetus have been unsuccessful.
The Rhode Island blogger, who ran the Instagram account for Hidden Way, died of pulmonary embolism, according to a GoFundMe page for the family, who announced the coroner’s findings on Tuesday.
Pulmonary embolism involves a clot in the arteries of a person’s lungs. The condition is common, but it can be fatal. Pregnant women are generally more at risk.
A friend announced the update on behalf of Mitchell’s husband, Joseph.
“A few days ago we learned from the state Medical Examiner’s Office that the official cause of death was a pulmonary embolism. While it is a challenge to understand how this could have happened, we know that all the first respondents and medical personnel did everything they could to help, and therefore we are certain that it was simply her time; the Lord was calling her home. “
Mitchell shared the news of his most recent pregnancy with his 174,000 followers on November 19. It is unclear when the baby, which the couple called Joey, was due to be born. On December 8, she wrote to her followers that she would have her fifth cesarean section.
Her social media account shared the ups and downs of raising and home-schooling her four children, Finn, Isla, Edie and Luna, as well as faith.
“Beautiful inside and out, Emily had an infectious smile and a kind and compassionate spirit,” said her online obituary. “Her exuberant personality radiated externally in her interactions and relationships with everyone who knew her. Emily was a symbol of strength during the most challenging times for so many. “