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.
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
Mater Mothers' Private Brisbane Clinical Midwife Rachel has taken inspiration from the expectant mothers around her, mixing her career and hobby to line the hospital walls...
Mater midwife says career is her muse for artistic hobby
Brisbane breakfast radio presenter Craig Zonca and his wife Jessica Hinchliffe have welcomed new baby Darcy to their family at Mater – and there wasn’t a dry eye in...
Baby Darcy is a ‘dream come true’ for ABC radio host
Mater midwife Melina Connors has been named Midwife of the Year by the Australian College of Midwives for her outstanding work in improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
Mater’s Melina named ACM Midwife of the Year
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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