A tragic incident occurred as a San Diego mother of two, who was serving as a surrogate for another family, passed away during childbirth last week. A GoFundMe has been set up to support her family during this difficult time.

 

The fundraiser, created by a close family friend named Jaime Herwehe, disclosed that Michelle Reaves had been assisting another family in having children after having her own, and was on her second surrogacy for the same family before her untimely death.

 

Michelle, described as a “mama, wifey, and beautiful soul,” tragically passed away last week after encountering various complications during childbirth. Her friend stated, “one complication led to the next and she fought for her life.” The child survived, but Michelle did not.

 

“For those who did not have the pleasure of knowing Michelle, she will always be remembered for the love she had for her family. Michelle had the best, most sarcastic, funny personality and always had you laughing. Michelle and Chris have two beautiful kids, Gage and Monroe, for whom my heart breaks, knowing they won’t grow old with their mama.”

 

“No one deserves to lose their mama so young or the mother of their children.”