Influencer Stacey Warnecke died at home aged 30 hours after giving birth to her first child
The Influencers And Nutritionist Stacey WarneckeThe 30-year-old gave birth to her firstborn child at her own home in Seaford, Melbourne. He held his baby into his arms and gave him a name Axelthen he decompensated and they had to call an ambulance. The young woman died eight hours after birth.and the case continues to be investigated in the courts of Victoria, Australia.
According to instructions ABC NewsCourt documents from the Victorian Coroner’s Court reveal the young woman gave birth at 3am on September 29.
The discomfort started after expelling the placenta and an hour later, at 4:13 am, they asked for one Ambulance. Paramedics arrived at 4:26 a.m. and found her lying on the ground next to him Birthing pool which they had installed in the terrace of their house.
Stacey Warnecke and her husband Nathan Warnecke. (Photo: IG @naturalspoonfuls)“The patient had a yellowish appearance, was restless and had difficulty breathing,” first responders stated during the trial.
Warnecke arrived at Frankston Hospital at 5:07 a.m critical conditionand they led a hysterectomy Emergency. He suffered multiple cardiac arrests and died in intensive care around 11 a.m.
“The bleeding was so bad that “The blood supply of his kind in the hospital was completely exhausted”said the doctors. “My job is to investigate how he died and make a conclusion based on those facts,” the coroner said. Therese McCarthy.
Although there are reports that the cause of death would be a complication postpartum hemorrhageThe case will be heard again in court in March to determine the responsibilities and circumstances behind the tragedy.
Stacey Warnecke’s “free birth”: Her tragic death is being investigated
Stacey had chosen not to seek medical care during her pregnancy. “I did not trust the medical system after the coronavirus pandemic and the bad experience with the Covid-19 vaccines,” they stated in court.
Stacey Hatfield with her husband Nathan Warnecke in the final stages of pregnancy. (Photo: IG @naturalspoonfuls)Warnecke had opted for what was known in Australia as “free birth“(Freebirth in English), which means you have your baby at home without the help of a medical professional or a midwife.
However, Stacey was accompanied by another influencer, Emily Lalknown as The authentic birth guardian (“The Authentic Guardian of Births”) in her social networks. Although she defines herself as DoulaThere is no record of any official certification of his profession.
Victoria’s Health Complaints Commissioner (HCC) released a statement last October saying Lal was being investigated for “facilitating and participating in home births that could endanger both mothers and babies.”
Since Lal is temporarily banned from providing medical care and his social media has been blocked.
Who was Stacey Hatfield Warnecke, the 30-year-old nutritionist who died after giving birth to her first child?
Stacey Hatfield Warnecke She was known on social networks for her entrepreneurship, Natural spoons – “@naturalspoonfuls” on Instagram- where she shared recipes with natural ingredients and promoted a low-toxin diet.
Stacey Hatfield was a food influencer and nutritionist. (Photo: IG @naturalspoonfuls)Her account remains public and is the means through which her husband, Nathan WarneckeShare baby news. There he gave his version of what happened in a detailed article.
“It is with great sadness that I share with you the unexpected death of my wonderful wife, soul mate and best friend Stacey Warnecke Hatfield. Stacey passed away on September 29, 2025 after successfully giving birth to our firstborn, Axel, at home,” he confirmed, devastated.
“She loved being pregnant and for nine months she told our son she loved him every day. She held Axel when he was born, breastfed him, knew he was a boy and loved him. I loved him very much and I am sure that no matter where I am, I still love him,” he expressed his dismay.
“Tragically, then a unforeseen and extremely rare complication, and died after being taken to the hospital. “The hospital staff were great and did everything they could to help, but in the end, despite their best efforts, nothing could be done,” he lamented.
Nathan Warnecke with his son, baby Axel. (Photo: IG @naturalspoonfuls)The couple married in 2024 after nine years together and were unable to celebrate their first wedding anniversary. “The happiest day of my life was marrying her on a white sand beach in the Maldives; she was the light of my life and the reason I got up in the morning; my beacon of light in the storm and the world is less bright without her,” he said.
“She was the most beautiful, loving, affectionate, hardworking, disciplined, intelligent and trustworthy person I have ever met. She made me the man I am today and everything I have in life I owe to her,” he added.
His relatives have launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for the young widower and his little one, and they are on track to reach the goal of $90,000.
The financial aid campaign for baby Axel Grae Warnecke, Stacey Hatfield’s son. (Photo: IG @naturalspoonfuls)“Axel is doing well, he already weighs 5 kilos, he is a sweet little boy bright eyes, blissfully unaware of all the drama around him. Winter, Stacey’s beloved French bulldog, is her new best friend and she is already caring for him carefully; “Stacey would be happy,” the platform’s release said.
“Stacey was a child of the universe, someone who Above all, he loved to live a simple and stress-free life.. “Throughout her life, she valued everything she had and never worried about material possessions. We will make sure Axel knows who his amazing mother was,” the influencer’s husband concluded.