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.
Neonatal nurse Sue Morgan has spent thousands of days and nights caring for premature and seriously ill babies and their parents in Mater’s Neonatal Critical Care Unit...
Sue's little miracles
A Gold Coast businessman, Terry Jackman has donated $1 million which will fund a pivotal role in our neonatal research team—ensuring Mater babies have the best...
Mater receives $1 million donation for Neonatal Research Chair
Mater midwives Claire Maguire and Stacy Jukes today tackled the hot topic of the first six weeks in our monthly live chat.
The First Six Weeks live chat Q&A
Thanks to all the mums who participated in our web chat earlier today on the first six weeks with bub – we hope you found the information valuable!
Your questions answered: the first six weeks with bub
You’ve left the hospital – now what? Taking a newborn home can be an exciting but equally daunting experience. After leaving the hospital you may...
Starting out with your newborn? Ask your questions!
Mater launched Birthing in our Community – a new health care program which aims to ‘close the gap’ in maternal and infant health outcomes in the Aboriginal...
Birthing in our Community launched at Mater
Mater researchers have contributed to a world-first trial analysing one-to-one midwifery care and its benefits to mums and care providers. The findings are in and caseload...
One-to-one midwifery care benefits mums
Mater Mothers wishes all dads a Happy Father's Day for Sunday 1 September 2013. Proud Mater Dad Jerome says his baby is his new best friend and he's excited...
Happy Father's Day this Sunday!
Did you miss out on the Brisbane Pregnancy and Baby Expo in June? Our Mater midwives, dietitians and physiotherapists delivered educational sessions to mums at the Expo...
Education videos
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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