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 mother of a ‘miracle’ baby boy who was born nine weeks early with a rare condition has thanked the medical team at Mater who worked “around-the-clock...
New breastfeeding technique helps ‘miracle’ bubs like Oscar
The mother of a baby girl born with no cheekbones due to a rare genetic condition says her daughter is the ‘greatest gift’ she could ever receive.
Baby Claire born with rare condition is mum’s ‘greatest gift’
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
Retired three-time Australian Olympian Alicia Coutts and her husband Steve have welcomed their fourth bundle of joy to their family, a baby boy named Hugo.
Olympic swimmer welcomes FOURTH baby boy, Hugo
A Queensland mum who holds the record for giving birth to the most babies at Mater Mothers’ Hospital in South Brisbane is just weeks away from meeting her 14th bundle of...
‘Supermum’ and midwife ready to meet 14th bundle of joy
Clare was 34 weeks’ pregnant and relaxing on her couch when she began suffering agonising pain in her leg and abdomen.
Mum’s 30cm blood clot removed in pioneering procedure
Mackay is in the midst of a baby boom with 60 babies welcomed into the world at Mater Mothers’ Private Mackay during the month of May.
Mackay mums deliver a May baby boom
A mother whose baby was born with a life-limiting heart defect and rare genetic disorder has thanked the neonatal team at Mater Mothers’ Hospital for caring for her...
Palliative team supports mum through loss of Pixie-Rose
A brave little Queensland girl suffering from a rare genetic condition is defying the odds after being born with a giant 1kg mass on her arm.
Brave Queensland toddler Jessi defies odds with giant 1kg mass
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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