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.
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
Mater Breastfeeding Support Centre midwife and lactation consultant Alex Read hosted our first live web chat on 7 August through the Mater's Mothers' Group on this...
Your questions answered in our live web chat Q&A
Mater Breastfeeding Support Centre midwife and lactation consultant Alex Read today hosted Mater Mothers’ Group’s first live web chat as part of World Breastfeeding...
Breastfeeding web chat a great success
Do you have a breastfeeding question? Join us in our live web chat forum at 10am today and ask your question to Mater midwife and lactation consultant Alex Read.
Do you have a breastfeeding question?
Mater Mothers will host its first live web chat with Mater midwife and lactation consultant Alex Read this week, in celebration of World Breastfeeding Week.
Mater Mothers first live web chat this Wednesday
Breastfeeding mums and mums-to-be are invited to take part in a celebration and open day at Mater’s Breastfeeding Support Centre this Friday (2 August).
Mater celebrates World Breastfeeding Week
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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