Bundle of Joy

The Bundle of Joy is associated with significant savings compared to what you might otherwise pay when having a baby in a private hospital in Brisbane. 

For example, you might expect to pay up to $500 out-of-pocket for routine ultrasound scans alone. 

Refer to the below table for more details. 

The Bundle of Joy card is a unique offering to pregnant women who are booked to give birth at Mater Mothers’ Private Brisbane, and are a Medicare cardholder. 

Yes. But to obtain maximum benefit from the bundle, we recommend you purchase the card prior to your first ultrasound at Mater Maternal Fetal Medicine Women's Imaging. 

You may purchase your card over the phone. Simply phone Mater Mothers’ Private Brisbane on 07 3163 8847 and our friendly team will process your payment. Alternatively, complete the online form here and our friendly team will contact you. 

Your Bundle of Joy card will be available for collection when you attend your first ultrasound at Mater Maternal Fetal Medicine Women's Imaging, located on Level 7 at Mater Mothers’ Private Brisbane.  

The Bundle of Joy card includes routine blood tests at Mater Pathology only. 

No appointment is required at Mater Pathology. Simply take your referral for pregnancy blood tests to your nearest Mater Pathology collection centre.  You can take any pathology request form to Mater, even if addressed to a different pathology provider.  

If you decide to have your blood tests taken by another pathology provider, you may incur out-of-pocket costs.

Routine blood tests include the following tests:

• Free bHCG
• PAPP-A
• Full blood count (FBC)
• Blood group and antibodies
• Rubella antibody titre
• Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
• Syphilis
• Urine Microscopy Culture Sensitivity
• Thyroid function
• Chlamydia
• Glucose tolerance test
• Electrolytes and liver function 

It may include these tests (dependant on your specific risk factors):

• Vitamin D
• Measles, Mumps, Varicella, CMV Toxoplasmosis, Herpes viruses. 
• HbA1c
• Urinary protein: creatinine ratio
• Cervical screening test
• Ferritin (iron studies)

All other tests (including NIPT) may incur additional out-of-pocket costs.

No. The Bundle of Joy card includes two routine ultrasounds at Mater Maternal Fetal Medicine Women's Imaging only. 

Recognised internationally as a leader in pregnancy ultrasound scanning, especially for detection and management of complex pregnancies, Mater Maternal Fetal Medicine Women's Imaging is located on Level 7 at Maternal Fetal Medicine, Mater Mothers’ Private Brisbane. 

You can take any ultrasound request form to Mater Maternal Fetal Medicine Women's Imaging.

If you decide to have your ultrasound scan completed by another imaging provider, you will incur out-of-pocket costs.  

The Bundle of Joy includes two routine ultrasound scans during pregnancy (at 12-14 weeks, and 18-20 weeks). If you require more ultrasounds, you can access a 20 per cent discount on additional ultrasound scans at Mater Maternal Fetal Medicine Women's Imaging with your Bundle of Joy card.

This is no issue. You can take any pathology request form to Mater Pathology and any ultrasound request form to Mater Maternal Fetal Medicine Women's Imaging, even if it’s addressed to a different provider.  

With your Bundle of Joy card, we will take care of your partner’s meals for up to four days after your baby is born. They will receive room service free of charge for up to three meals a day, no more than 10 meals in total. Options include breakfast, lunch, and dinner. These 10 meals will automatically be recorded and subtracted from your invoice. 

As a private patient, your meals will already be catered for.

Enjoy four consecutive days of free car parking when your baby is born thanks to your Bundle of Joy card. Simply tap your Bundle of Joy card at entry and exit of any Mater carpark to gain free access. Upon your first tap, this will activate the four consecutive days of free car parking. 

To make the most of your four consecutive days of free car parking, we recommend you make use of this after the birth of your baby. 

Should you choose to access your four consecutive days of free car parking sooner, please note that car parking linked to your Bundle of Joy card is activated two months prior to your baby’s expected birth date. 

Sadly, not every pregnancy goes to plan. If you have only been able to have one ultrasound scan, Mater Mothers’ Private Brisbane will issue you a refund equivalent to the cost of the Bundle of Joy card.

For a full list of inclusions, discounts, and deals, click here.  Cardholders can also scan the QR code on their Bundle of Joy card to view the full list  of inclusions, discounts and deals. 

For a full list of inclusions, discounts, and deals, click here.

You may download a copy of the Bundle of Joy Terms & Conditions here. 

If you would like to find out more about the Bundle of Joy card, please phone 07 3163 8847 to speak with our friendly team. Alternatively, complete the online form here.