Stacey Hatfield, a renowned Australian nutritionist and food influencer, tragically passed away due to a “very rare complication” during childbirth, as confirmed by her grieving husband.

Hatfield was expecting her first child and was just two months away from celebrating her first wedding anniversary with Nathan Warnecke when she went into labor on September 29.

In the comfort of her home, Hatfield successfully delivered a healthy baby boy, whom they named Axel.

However, in a heartbreaking turn of events, the unexpected occurred shortly thereafter.

Warnecke described the situation as an “unforeseen and extremely rare complication” that arose suddenly.

She was rushed to hospital, where she died.

“Hospital staff were amazing and did the utmost to help, but ultimately nothing could be done despite their best efforts,” he said in a social media post yesterday.

“Words can’t do justice to how devastating this is for myself and everyone that knew and loved her.

“It was her life’s biggest dream to be a mum. She did it. On her terms, exactly the way she always dreamed of doing it.

“She loved being pregnant and over the last 9 months told our son she loved him everyday.

“She held Axel when he was born, nursed him, saw that he was a boy and loved him.

“She loved him so much and still, continues to love him.”

Warnecke said her last moments were the “happiest I’ve ever seen her”, as he paid tribute to his “beautiful wife, soul mate and best friend”.

“I knew Stace for nine amazing years, she was the light of my life and the reason I got up in the morning. Words can’t do justice to how devastating this is for myself and everyone that knew and loved her,” he said.

“She was my lighthouse in the storm, and the world is less bright without her in it. As her husband, I couldn’t ask for a better partner.

“She was the most beautiful, loving, caring, hardworking, disciplined, intelligent and trustworthy human being I’ve ever known.”

Family, friends and the community have rallied behind Warnecke and Axel, raising more than $20,000 to help support the family pay for the funeral, childcare costs, household bills, and to take time off work.