Stacey Hatfield, a Melbourne-based influencer and nutritionist known for her healthy lifestyle content, tragically died on September 29, 2025, following an “extremely rare complication” during a home birth. The unexpected turn of events has left her husband, Nathan Hatfield, in profound grief as he mourns the loss of his “soul mate.”
Stacey, who operated the website Natural Spoonfuls, cultivated a significant social media following by sharing nutritious recipes and insights from her own health journey. She openly discussed her struggles with various health issues, including digestive problems and low energy, which inspired her commitment to holistic wellness.
While Stacey successfully delivered their first child, Axel, at home, complications arose shortly afterward. Nathan shared the heartbreaking details in a tribute, revealing that despite the efforts of hospital staff, Stacey could not be saved. “Stace passed on the 29th of September after successfully giving birth to our firstborn son, Axel, at home,” Nathan wrote. “Tragically, shortly after, an unforeseen and extremely rare complication arose, and she passed after being transferred to hospital.”
In his tribute, Nathan highlighted the profound impact Stacey had on his life. He described her as the “light of my life,” recalling their wedding day in the Maldives as the happiest moment of his life. “I knew Stace for nine amazing years; she was the reason I got up in the morning,” he expressed, noting that her absence leaves a void that is deeply felt by all who knew her.
Stacey was described as a “child of the universe” who embraced a simple and stress-free life. Nathan reminisced about her love for nature, often finding joy in reading with their French Bulldog, Winter, by her side. “She lived her whole life with an appreciation for everything she had and cared not for materialistic possessions,” he said.
As a mother, Nathan emphasized that it was Stacey’s lifelong dream to have children. “She held Axel when he was born, nursed him, saw that he was a boy, and loved him,” he noted, conveying her deep affection for their son. He added that over the past nine months, she expressed her love for Axel every day.
Stacey’s influence extended beyond her personal life into her professional endeavors. In 2019, she founded Natural Spoonfuls and later expanded her work by launching a social media content creation company called Waffl in 2023. Nathan praised her work ethic and was proud of her achievements, stating, “I’m so proud of her for everything she achieved in her professional life.”
In closing his heartfelt message, Nathan thanked everyone who reached out during this difficult time. “This is truly a post I would never have thought I would have to make,” he shared. He found solace in knowing that Stacey’s last moments were filled with joy. “Her memory will remain with those of us that knew her as the ditzy, green-eyed, blond-haired girl whose smile could fill a room,” he concluded, looking forward to reuniting with her one day.
