Sarah Ragaisis, Wilco deputy wife in Texas dies after pregnancy-related medical emergency but not before leaving healthy newborn girl. Fundraiser for husband, Nate Ragaisis and four daughters approaches $200K.
A Texas community is rallying to support a Williamson County deputy and his four young daughters after the sudden death of his wife following a pregnancy-related medical emergency over the weekend.
According to the Williamson County Deputies Association, Deputy Nate Ragaisis’ wife, Sarah Ragaisis, died over the weekend after suffering complications believed to be related to preeclampsia, a condition involving high blood pressure during pregnancy.
Preeclampsia is a serious blood pressure disorder developing after 20 weeks of pregnancy, characterized by high blood pressure and signs of organ damage, most commonly protein in the urine.
Texas mom loses her life but delivers healthy newborn baby girl
In a Facebook release, the association said Ragaisis found his wife unconscious at their home on Saturday, April 18th and called 9-1-1. She was taken to the hospital, where doctors performed an emergency C-section. Their daughter, Wynnie, was delivered safely and is healthy.
Despite medical efforts, Sarah’s condition worsened due to suspected internal bleeding and a lack of oxygen to her brain. She died the following day, just weeks before the couple’s 11th wedding anniversary, CBS Austin reported.
Ragaisis is now caring for four young daughters, including a newborn, while grieving the loss of his wife.
Community rallies behind Texas family after pregnancy medical emergency
Law enforcement organizations, including the Austin Police Association, are sharing the family’s story and encouraging community support.
A GoFundMe has been created to help cover medical and funeral expenses, as well as ongoing costs associated with raising the children. As of Tuesday morning, the fundraiser has raised $174K.
Officials and supporters are asking for donations and prayers for the family during what they describe as an ‘unimaginable tragedy.’
