A mother-of-six who died suddenly after giving birth to a baby boy has sparked an investigation.
Vicki Butler, 41, mysteriously died two days after Christmas at Ipswich Hospital, Brisbane.
Ms Butler, who homeschooled her children, planned to spend some of her labour at home for her children to experience.
A mother-of-six (pictured) who died suddenly shortly after giving birth to a baby boy has sparked an investigation
Vicki Butler, 41, mysteriously died two days after Christmas at Ipswich Hospital, Brisbane
The qualified teacher’s brother, Cameron Butler, wrote on social media his sister’s tragic death was caused by ‘complications following childbirth’.
Friend Angie Petersen told News Corp the mother-of-six did not plan to homebirth.
‘She had not mentioned wanting to homebirth … she died in hospital, several hours after being admitted in good health,’ Ms Petersen said.
A GoFundMe Page created to raise money for funeral costs and her kids described the 41-year-old as a ‘devoted, gentle, nurturing mother’ who ‘loved her children’.
‘Vicki impacted so many lives during her life and is already sorely missed by all who knew her,’ the page said.
The page has raised more than $11,000 in 21 days since Ms Butler’s death on December 27, with a goal of $12,000 almost reached.
The qualified teacher’s (pictured) brother, Cameron Butler, wrote on social media his sister’s tragic death was caused by ‘complications following childbirth’
Hundreds of people shared tributes online, describing Ms Butler, who also went by Vicki Sturgess, as an ‘amazing woman’ who helped the community.
‘Vicki has left an incredible legacy in her beautiful children and the impact she has had on the world through all who knew and loved her,’ one person wrote online.
Queensland Police are writing a report for the Coroner.