A well-known social media influencer tragically passed away shortly after giving birth to her first child at home, as revealed by her grieving husband. Stacey Hatfield, recognized for advocating a ‘low tox’ lifestyle and sharing natural recipes with her 17,200 followers, established her business Natural Spoonfuls due to her own health challenges.
The 30-year-old faced an unexpected and extremely rare complication following the home birth on September 29, leading to her sudden death despite efforts to save her at the hospital. Although Stacey was able to briefly embrace her newborn son, Axel, post-delivery, her family expressed that her joy was short-lived. The exact cause of her passing remains unknown, but it is attributed to complications from childbirth.
Nathan Warnecke, Stacey’s grieving husband, shared his sorrow on Instagram, emphasizing her long-held dream of parenthood. He described her passing and the poignant final moments after Axel’s birth. Nathan reminisced about their wedding in the Maldives and cherished Stacey’s simple living values and love for nature.
Stacey’s profound desire to become a mother was fulfilled, as she had envisioned. Nathan emphasized her love for their son, her appreciation for the pregnancy journey, and her unwavering care for Axel. The community has rallied around Nathan following the loss of his wife, with a GoFundMe campaign established to support him and baby Axel.
Friends of the couple acknowledged the challenges Nathan faces as a single father and the necessity of assistance for his and Axel’s well-being. The fundraiser aims to alleviate financial burdens related to funeral expenses, baby supplies, household bills, and ensuring Nathan can take time off work to cope with the tragedy.
In a heartfelt farewell, Nathan expressed his gratitude for the life he shared with Stacey and his hopeful anticipation of reuniting with her in the future.