Food Influencer Stacey Hatfield Dies After Giving Birth to Her Son at Home Following an ‘Extremely Rare Complication’
The online wellness community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Australian food influencer Stacey Hatfield, who passed away just after giving birth to her baby boy, Axel, following what doctors described as an “extremely rare complication.” She was 34.
Stacey was best known for her wellness platform Natural Spoonfuls, where she inspired thousands to live toxin-free, eat clean, and embrace a natural, intentional lifestyle. Her posts were full of warmth — from plant-based recipes and parenting reflections to everyday glimpses of slow, mindful living. But behind the calm beauty of her content, she was also a deeply devoted wife and soon-to-be mother, excitedly preparing for the arrival of her baby with husband Nathan Warnecke.
According to her husband, Stacey gave birth at home on September 29, 2025, and was able to hold and feed her newborn son before the sudden complication occurred. In a post shared to social media on Sunday, Oct. 19, Nathan revealed the devastating news, writing that his wife had been “the light of [his] life” and that she “brought their son into the world with strength and grace.” He described how she “nursed him, smiled at him, told him she loved him,” moments before everything changed. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Stacey could not be saved.
Nathan and Stacey had been together for nine years and married just under one year ago. He described her as “a lighthouse in the storm,” saying her love and positivity shaped every part of his life. The couple had often shared their plans for a calm, natural birth and were preparing to celebrate their first wedding anniversary later this year.
Her passing has left her family, friends, and followers in deep grief. Stacey had built a reputation for being genuine and gentle — someone who believed in simplifying life and finding beauty in small moments. Her brand Natural Spoonfuls and her content company, Waffl, had gained a strong following for promoting healthy, toxin-free foods and self-care. Her community remembers her as someone who lived her message wholeheartedly — prioritizing wellness not as a trend, but as a way to nurture the body and soul.
Following her death, friends launched a GoFundMe page to support Nathan and baby Axel, raising thousands of dollars to help cover funeral expenses, baby care, and time off for the grieving father. The outpouring of love from followers, fellow influencers, and fans has been overwhelming, with many sharing stories of how Stacey’s advice and kindness impacted their own lives.
It’s difficult to find words for a loss like this. Stacey had just entered one of the most beautiful chapters of her life, and in a moment meant for joy, tragedy struck without warning. Her husband described her final hours as peaceful — surrounded by love, with her newborn in her arms. The “extremely rare” complication remains under review, but doctors have emphasized how unpredictable such events can be, even during healthy births.
What remains now is her legacy — the recipes, the wisdom, and the sense of calm she brought to everyone who followed her journey. Her baby boy will grow up knowing how loved he was from his first breath, and how his mother’s light continues to live on through her words, her work, and the people she inspired.
Stacey Hatfield’s story is one of beauty and heartbreak, a reminder of how precious and fragile life is. She gave so much to the world in her short time — love, knowledge, inspiration — and in return, she will be remembered with the same warmth she shared every day.
