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.
A Redlands mum who gave birth to twins 14 weeks early in her bedroom ensuite has thanked the medical and midwifery teams at Mater Mothers’ Hospital in South Brisbane for...
Twins surprise Redland mum with home birth 14 weeks early
Mater Mothers’ Private Townsville’s most senior midwife has an extra reason to celebrate this World Prematurity Day (Friday 17 November 2023).
World Prematurity Day extra special for Mater midwife
Gold Coast mum Marni has thanked the medical team at Mater Mothers’ Hospital for saving the lives of her unborn twins Billie and Poppy – by giving one a life-saving...
In utero transfusions save baby twins Billie and Poppy
When Charlotte was born via an emergency caesarean at Mater Mothers’ Private Brisbane she was 15 weeks premature, unable to breathe and barely the size of a mango.
Premature baby Charlotte is a mango-sized miracle
When first-time dad Jake holds his tiny baby daughter Imelda in his arms, he knows how lucky she is to be alive.
Born 10 weeks early, little miracle Imelda wins fight for life
A new mum who hit “rock bottom” after giving birth has revealed how Queensland’s first dedicated centre for perinatal mental health patients saved her life...
Catherine’s House a beacon of hope for new mums like Grace
A Central Queensland paramedic who spent three months in hospital before giving birth to her healthy baby girl Eloise has thanked the medical team at Mater Mothers&rsquo...
Central Queensland mum’s baby joy after three-month hospital stay
The transition into parenthood can be a challenging time. One in five new mums and one in 10 new dads experience perinatal depression and anxiety, which is approximately 100...
Mater Mothers' perinatal, parenting and mental health support services for expectant and new parents
Ten new babies have been welcomed to the world in one of the busiest-ever three days at Mater Mothers' Private Mackay.
Ten new bubs welcomed in 72-hour Mackay baby boom
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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