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.
It is important to ensure that babies are well protected from the sun. Childhood sun exposure contributes significantly to the lifetime risk of skin cancer, and babies&rsquo...
Sun protection and babies
Thanks to Linda Back for sharing her personal journey on World Prematurity Day, which is observed to raise awareness of preterm birth and the concerns of preterm babies and...
NCCU twins graduate high school on World Prematurity Day
More than 35,000 units of cord blood have been collected by Queensland Cord Blood Bank at the Mater and two other public cord blood banks in Australia, providing a lifeline for...
Your baby's cord blood could save a life
As part of World Diabetes Day, an Australian Diabetes Society’s (ADS) research grant recipient discusses her work in diabetes and pregnancy and shares tips for women and...
World Diabetes Day - Research uncovering link between gut health and pregnancy outcomes
Dr Glenn Gardener, Director of Maternal Fetal Medicine at Mater Mothers’ Hospital, has been recognised as a finalist for 2018 Queensland...
Dr Gardener nominated for Queensland Australian of the Year
When Mater’s Manager Administration Services Loreto Lotz speaks about becoming a grandmother for the first time with four month old Hamish, she practically bounces in her...
Loreto delights in first time grandparenting
Our beautiful Mater Mothers’ Hospitals’ products have been recognised at another consumer-voted awards event – this year’s Australian Mother & Baby...
Mother & Baby Magazine Awards
Mater Mothers’ Hospitals’ Products were created to meet an identified gap in the market – to offer families maternity and baby care products that are...
Stock up on Mater Products before the price rise
As part of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, Mater Mothers is honouring the brave journey some families face and recognising babies who pass away from miscarriage...
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month
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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