Just as we like to hear from you, we also want to share our big news with you—our Mater mums. On this page you'll find a collection of updates from around our hospitals including information on new services and research trials, as well as stories from some of our Mater little miracles and, of course, our exceptional staff.
The parents of a Queensland baby boy born with his bowel and stomach outside his body have thanked the medical team at Brisbane’s Mater Mothers’ Hospital for saving...
Born with stomach OUTSIDE his body, Harrison is a ‘little fighter’
Queensland women are experiencing a “significant increase” in anxiety and depression during pregnancy, according to new research.
Record number of mums suffering anxiety and depression
Mater Mothers’ Parenting Support Centre at South Brisbane has celebrated a major milestone with mum-of-three Lily becoming the 10,000th patient cared for at the clinic...
Mater Mothers' Parenting Support Centre celebrates 10,000th patient
A 100-year-old Queensland grandmother with a passion for knitting is helping hundreds of tiny newborns keep warm at Mater Mothers’ Hospital at South Brisbane.
100-year-old grandma helps Mater’s tiniest patients keep warm
After six heartbreaking miscarriages and years of grieving, Queensland TV reporter Pippa Sheehan says her ‘heart is full’ after welcoming miracle baby Monty at...
TV journalist Pippa Sheehan’s ‘heart is full’ with arrival of baby Monty
Queensland woman Samantha Wade always feared that the multiple heart defects she was born with meant she would never become a mum. But thanks to the extraordinary care of a...
Mater cardiologist fulfils Sam’s dream of becoming a mum
A new hysterectomy procedure that leaves no scars and causes little pain has been performed at Mater Mothers’ Hospital for the first time.
Mater revolutionises hysterectomy surgery for women
A team of clinician-based Mater Researchers are leading the way launching a new Australian-first innovative model of care for pregnant women with diabetes.
Mater Researchers launch new obstetric care model for pregnant women with diabetes
Each year all around the world on International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day, candles are lit to honour and remember a baby who has died. The result is a wave of light around...
A wave of light throughout the world
For urgent assessment at any stage of your pregnancy, please present to your nearest emergency centre or Mater Mothers’ 24/7 Pregnancy Assessment Centre in South Brisbane.
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