Moving tribute from family of Queensland mum who died during childbirth.

The heartbroken family of a woman who died during an elective caesarian section have spoken out about losing her.

Amanda Sheppard’s family say the Rockhampton mum-to-be was in an “extremely happy place” as she prepared for her child’s birth before her untimely death earlier this week.

They said her death had “completely shocked and devastated our family’’.

Sheppard tragically passed away on Monday from complications relating to a caesarian section while giving birth to her first child at Rockhampton Base Hospital in Queensland.

Her husband Glynn was by her side.

The baby girl, Willa, is in a stable condition and due to return home with Mr Sheppard later this week.

Amanda and Glynn Sheppard on their wedding day. Source: Facebook.

“While mourning the loss of our dearest Amanda, the focus at this time is on ensuring Willa’s safe transition from hospital to home later in the week,’' they told The Courier Mail.

“Her caring and loving personality led her to become a very special person in all who knew her, and particularly her sisters, nieces, and nephews who she devoted special attention to.

“Our country girl at heart with a love of all music and a passion for cooking, would always arrive with something special that everyone would enjoy.”

Glynn Sheppard with baby Willa. Source: GoFundMe.

Now, together with her family, Glynn faces the reality of being a single parent to their much anticipated newborn.

Just six weeks before his wife's death, Glynn wrote on Facebook, "A big happy birthday to my beautiful wife. You are the most amazing beautiful part of my life I love you so much."

A GoFundMe aiming to offer assistance to Mr Sheppard was set up by a close family friend and has raised over $20,000.

Amanda Sheppard was said to be thrilled at the prospect of having a baby girl. Source: Facebook.

Disturbingly, Amanda Sheppard's death marks the fifth serious maternity incident to have occurred at the hospital in just 14 months. Other incidents include three other injuries within the unit and the death of a baby.

A review of the hospital's maternity unit was ordered two months ago, and it is believed that Sheppard's death will now be included in this.

Queensland Health Minister Cameron Dick has confirmed that the government will act on any recommendations coming out of the review into Mrs Sheppard's death, saying “We want to learn any lesson that might come from that incident."

The GoFundme page can be accessed here.