Lauren Verona, 42, is said to have died of an amniotic fluid embolism after giving birth to her third daughter, Lucinda, at their home on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Now devastated husband Ryan Gaylard has paid tribute to his partner and their newborn baby who will be a precious reminder of his wife. “I want you all to know that Lauren bonded with our beautiful baby,” she said. “Lucinda means light, and she is certainly a light in these dark times. “There is pain from our unfathomable loss, but our hearts are filled with our little bundle of joy that Lauren has blessed us with.” The home birth initially appeared to be planned, Mr Gaylard said. Mother-of-three Lauren Verona (seen here with her partner Ryan Gaylard) who ran a high-profile yoga studio has died after giving birth to a healthy baby girl Lauren Verona’s husband Ryan Gaylard (pictured with their three children Evie, Allira and Lucinda) paid tribute to his partner and their newborn baby who will be a precious reminder of his wife “It was the perfect natural birth for Lauren,” Mr Gaillard said. “Using everything we learned from our hypnotism course, Lauren composed herself perfectly, calmly breathing her baby into this world.” But shortly after Verona held Lucinda for the first time, she suddenly fell seriously ill The coroner and doctors are still investigating the cause of Ms Verona’s death, but Mr Gaillard said he was told by hospital staff his wife had suffered an amniotic fluid embolism. The condition occurs when amniotic fluid or other fetal material enters the mother’s bloodstream and can prevent blood from clotting. Ms Verona was rushed to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital where doctors battled to save her without success. Lauren Verona, 42, died of complications during childbirth after giving birth to her daughter Lucinda “There is little research into this condition as it does not occur often … it is as rare as hen’s teeth,” Mr Gaylard said. “The coroner is still investigating at a microscopic level in the hope that he can help make sense of this situation and maybe save another family from having to endure what we have for the last 22 days and would like to for the rest of our lives. “In true Lauren style, though, she was always helping people.” Mr Gaylard said his daughters described the day their younger sister was born as the “happiest and saddest” day of their lives. “These three girls are my absolute priority for the rest of my life.” Mr Gaylard spoke about the birth process the couple had taken before baby Lucinda was born. “Lauren believed strongly and was very intuitive about her body’s abilities and was always curious about the best ways to move forward for herself,” she said. “Inspire all women to empower themselves with this belief. What would Lauren say? “My mind, my body, my choice.” The family will hold a private funeral, followed by a public funeral at Sunshine Coast Stadium later in the month. Ms Verona ran Zenko Yoga in Noosaville, on the Sunshine Coast, and described the studio’s mission as “inspiring people to seek change and transformation within themselves”. Her death came just months after Ms Verona married the love of her life Ryan in an intimate wedding in February. Verona had been married just four months before she died in childbirth. The photos showed the pregnant mother-of-three dressed in a white dress tying the knot with her partner near a beach. Her distraught employees shared their devastation at her sudden death in a heartbreaking post on the company’s Facebook page. “This indescribable loss is deeply felt by all of us who are part of her teaching team, her family, her friends and we know it will be with all who knew her,” he wrote. Mrs. Verona gave birth to a healthy baby girl, but the mother could not be saved “Everyone who has attended her workshops, watched her videos, shared space with her at retreats, trained with her, practiced with her, or just met her once knows how powerful her presence was, how her energy radiated light and wisdom to everyone and everything. she touched! “Lauren has CHANGED more lives than anyone can fathom and it is our greatest loss that we didn’t get to continue sharing her joy, spirit and wisdom with this world.” They expressed their deepest condolences to Mrs Verona’s partner and their two eldest daughters Allira and Evie. “In this time of darkness, we still have a shining light, not only for Lucinda, but for all the loved ones she leaves behind, especially Ryan and her daughters,” the post read. “May they and all of us continue to share her light, her wisdom, her laughter, her tears for lives to come.” Ms Verona had previously spoken of the “indescribable pelvic girdle pain” she experienced at 35 weeks pregnant. “Pelvic instability, anemia and gestational diabetes keep me couch-bound but otherwise awesome and I can’t wait to give birth to this angel as soon as possible,” she said at 30 weeks before being given the all-clear for a natural birth. “Great, at my 36 week scan my cervix is now clear of a low lying placenta 0.5cm away. “Even the sonographer looked shocked and called her superior to confirm. The obstetrician who was going to talk me into a C-section told me I was free to go home and give birth naturally.” Just five days ago she said the “countless pregnancy complications” she had faced were “very challenging”. “But I hear my own kids say ‘divine timing’ when someone asks when the baby is coming. I like that they get it,” he said. “So here we are 41 weeks pregnant and trusting the higher plan.” Grieving friends and family shared their heartbreak as they paid their respects. Her death comes just months after Ms Verona married the love of her life Ryan in an intimate wedding in February “I am heartbroken to have lost to this natural realm a wonderful woman who taught me how to love and be fearless,” one person wrote. Another added: “It has been my great honor and privilege to meet her, train her, get to know her and support her in her passion which is the physicality and energy of Zenko Yoga. “So many memories that will forever be etched in the forefront of my mind… My heart aches for her divine two young daughters, her beloved husband and her newborn baby girl.” The yoga studio opened briefly Friday morning to pay tribute to members, but classes will be temporarily canceled.
