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Tragic details as influencer Stacey Hatfield declined an ambulance after home birth before suffering fatal blood loss
Alexandra B.
An Australian food influencer who died in September last year after hemorrhaging following giving birth to her first child without a nurse or midwife present had refused medical help and even turned ambulances away.
A coroner’s inquest into Stacey Hatfield’s death revealed that wellness content creator was adamant about having no medical intervention before, during, or after the birth, and her husband, Nathan Warnecke, honored her wishes.
The 30-year-old expectant mother was eventually rushed to a hospital, where it was reported that over 20 medical professionals worked tirelessly to save her life, but it was too late, and she died of a severe postpartum hemorrhage shortly after arrival.
Her son Axel was delivered and survived the traumatic ordeal.
The inquest exposed tragic details surrounding her death
Nine months after Hatfield’s tragic death, the coroner’s inquest heard that the food influencer with almost 30,000 followers had chosen to give birth at home without the assistance of a midwife, nurse, or other medical professional.
Evidence presented to the court indicated that Hatfield declined medical assistance on two occasions during complications associated with the birth.
Reportedly, her husband respected her wishes to have a medically unaided birth and only decided to transport her to the hospital after her condition became severe.
The coroner’s inquest is currently ongoing, so it has not yet been determined if Hatfield’s death was avoidable.
Hatfield's husband shared a heartfelt tribute
Following his wife’s death, Wernecke shared a statement on Instagram announcing the loss and explaining the circumstances of her death.
He wrote in a statement on Instagram: “Stace passed on the 29th September 2025 after successfully giving birth to our firstborn son, Axel, at home.
“Tragically, shortly after, an unforeseen and extremely rare complication arose and she passed after being transferred to hospital.”
He also praised hospital staff, saying: “Hospital staff were amazing and did the utmost to help, but ultimately nothing could be done despite their best efforts.”
In another tribute, Wernecke reflected on Hatfield’s final moments with their son.
He said: “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.”