Police confirmed the woman, Mary Benedito, died at Gold Coast University Hospital this week, after the alleged attack by an estranged partner left her battling life threatening injuries.
The accused, 34-year-old Reo Te Whetu Marama Marsh, has had previous charges in relation to the incident escalated and is now charged with her murder.
Police said they were called to the incident in Southport around 5pm on Saturday, where they located the unresponsive and severely injured woman.
It's alleged Mr Marsh took the woman's 11-month old baby boy, leaving the Como Crescent apartment complex before police arrived.
Investigators triggered an Amber alert in the region, in efforts to find the missing child.
They claim the man allegedly attacked Ms Benedito, took the baby and drove to the Oxley Motor Inn, where it's believed he gave the baby to friends.
The friends then took the baby to Crestmead Police Station around midnight, where the little boy was declared safe and well.
Police confirmed there was no allegation the baby was harmed in any way.
Investigators and the dog squad attempted to find the man, tracking him through a storage facility in Oxley, where he was found and arrested around 12.30 am.
The 34-year-old will remain behind bars until next year, when he will appear in court.
Tributes have flown in for Ms Benedito, known to many as 'Mama Mary Benedito,' on social media, and for her baby boy who lost his mother.
"It is with a heavy heart that we announce our dearest and most beautiful Mama has peacefully passed," wrote one Facebook user.
"May our beautiful sister now rest peacefully. Her smile, energy and love will be missed."
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