Mom Dies After Giving Birth To New Baby; Family Needs Help

MONTAUK, NY — What should have been a young family's most joyful moment turned tragic Friday when a mother died after giving birth to her new baby boy.

A GoFundMe page, "Support for the Sheffer Boys" was set up by Dylan Huber of Montauk.

"Deborah Lee Scheffer, a loving and amazing mother, wife, sister and friend, was tragically lost after giving birth to the newest addition to their family on Friday, February 9, 2018," he wrote. "She leaves behind her loving husband of 12 years, Dan, and their two little boys, Coen, 4, and newborn baby Benjamin."

While she faced some "difficulties and challenges during her term, her pregnancy would otherwise be considered healthy and normal. Unfortunately, her condition tragically worsened following the birth of baby Benjamin when she faced complications that ultimately ended her life," Huber wrote.

He added that the purpose of the GoFundMe was not to cover funeral expenses, but rather to provide Deborah's family with financial support throughout their future.

"Being self-employed in Montauk, Dan will certainly face many challenges making a living while caring for the emotional and physical needs of his two boys," Huber wrote.

"We are all heart-broken by this extreme loss and the devastating impact that it will have on the family she leaves behind," the page said. "The Scheffer boys will receive all donations, and are enormously appreciative of the outpouring of support that has been shown them."

To donate, click here.

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