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Discovering she was pregnant was one of the happiest moments of Dani’s life – but her joy turned to despair just seven days later.

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12
Mar

Mum has ‘miracle baby’ after battling cancer throughout pregnancy

Queensland’s most vulnerable babies have been given a $1.5 million boost after Health Minister Shannon Fentiman MP announced the first donation to this year’s Nine...

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05
Feb

Health Minister delivers $1.5m baby bonus for Mater

Dalby mum Jodie can’t wipe the smile from her face as she watches her son Noah prepare for his first day of school.

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23
Jan

‘Miracle’ Noah born 14 weeks early ready to start school

It’s excitement times three for Queensland triplets Kennedy, Austin, and Zac Croll as they get ready for their first day of school on Monday.  

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22
Jan

Miracle triplets Kennedy, Austin and Zac ready for school

The life of a tiny baby born two months early with a potentially deadly heart defect has been saved thanks to doctors at four major Queensland hospitals.

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29
Sep

Queensland doctors save tiny ‘warrior’ heart patient Menasheh

A courageous Queensland couple who faced medical challenges and physical disabilities have defied the odds to become parents to their ‘miracle’ baby girl Layla....

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31
Aug

Baby Layla a ‘dream come true’ for couple with disability

The parents of a Queensland baby boy born with his bowel and stomach outside his body have thanked the medical team at Brisbane’s Mater Mothers’ Hospital for saving...

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21
Aug

Born with stomach OUTSIDE his body, Harrison is a ‘little fighter’

Queensland woman Samantha Wade always feared that the multiple heart defects she was born with meant she would never become a mum. But thanks to the extraordinary care of a...

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31
Jul

Mater cardiologist fulfils Sam’s dream of becoming a mum

A Queensland teenager who was given little chance of survival after being born nearly four months early has defied the odds to compete in the Special Olympic World Games...

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17
Jul

Mater miracle Karen fights her way to Special Olympics golden glory

A Queensland baby born with a life-threatening 2kg tumour is now a happy and bubbly little girl after doctors at Mater Mothers’ Hospital in South Brisbane saved her life....

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28
Jun

Mater helps miracle babies like Saylor overcome health hurdles

A Mater specialist orthopaedic surgeon has given a Queensland schoolgirl born with dwarfism the opportunity to fulfil her dream of competing at the World Dwarf Games in Germany...

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12
Jun

Marisela to kick goals thanks to life-changing surgery at Mater

A tiny Queensland baby girl born more than four months early will be given extra cuddles this Easter in hospital, with parents Melanie and Daniel by her side.

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09
Apr

Miracle baby Sol is an eggs-tra special Easter celebration

When Ipswich mum Erika was warned her tiny premature baby boy had only a “slim chance of surviving”, she never gave up hope.

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20
Feb

Mater’s tiniest baby of 2022 has a big brave heart

Christel feared her unborn twins might not survive her pregnancy – but today her miracle girls Evie and Zoe have started school for the first time in Toowoomba.

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27
Jan

Miracle twins Evie and Zoe defy odds to start school together

Two brave buddies who have both defied the odds – one diagnosed with cancer aged one and the other born 11 weeks premature – are gearing up for their first day of...

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23
Jan

Little miracle mates excited for first day of school

Queensland triplets Aiden, Elaina and Clay are gearing up for their first day at Birkdale State School, as their parents come to terms with a “much quieter&rdquo...

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23
Jan

Three times the fun as ‘little miracles’ head to school for first time

Rockhampton’s Karen was born 15 weeks early and with a hole in her heart, weighing a tiny 825 grams and given little chance of surviving.

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09
Jan

Olympic dream come true for Mater Little Miracle Karen

When Lilly Kate was born earlier this year, she weighed just 800g - no more than a loaf of bread.

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25
Dec

Aussie fitness influencer celebrates first Christmas with miracle Lilly Kate

The family of Queensland twins born four months early are set to enjoy a special Christmas at home for the first time with their little miracles.

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25
Dec

Miracle twins born four months early home in time for Christmas

A young Queensland mum battling an incurable cancer is creating “happy memories” and a travel bucket list with her miracle baby, visiting every Australian state and...

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28
Nov

Mum with incurable cancer creates bucket list with miracle Halle

Mater doctors have saved the life of a premature baby girl after successfully removing a two- kilogram tumour from a tiny newborn’s spine.

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07
Nov

Mater surgeons remove spinal tumour to save newborn

A Queensland baby diagnosed with spina bifida was still in his mother’s womb when Mater doctors performed complex and life-changing surgery on his tiny body.

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17
Oct

Doctors perform miracle surgery on baby Ethan in the womb

A baby born at just 24 weeks is thriving at Mater Mothers’ Hospital after a 4000 km mercy dash was made across Australia to deliver an emergency supply of his mother...

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19
Sep

Australia’s longest milk run feeds miracle baby Levi

The doors to a newly-built luxury home on the Gold Coast have opened and promises to deliver special value for its new owners when it goes under the hammer to raise money for...

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10
Sep

Unique House for Life charity auction raises money for sick babies

The smallest and most premature baby born at Mater Mothers’ Hospital at South Brisbane last year is celebrating her first Father’s Day with proud dad Benjamin Walsh...

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04
Sep

Mater little miracle Moira is an extra special Father’s Day gift

Fathers with babies in Mater Mothers’ Neonatal Critical Care Unit (NCCU) received an early Father’s Day surprise with Queensland Reds players Angus Blyth and Mac...

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01
Sep

Queensland Reds donate onesies to Mater’s littlest patients

When Queensland mum Debb looks at her daughter Daisy, she knows there’s a long road ahead to helping her live a happy life like other children her age.

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29
Aug

Mater surgeon gives hope to adorable baby Daisy

When Queensland toddler Donald Dolan-Roth was just hours old he suffered a stroke which left his parents Olivia and Kyle Dolan-Roth fearing the worst.

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22
Aug

Baby stroke survivor Donald is a little superhero

A grieving Queensland mother-of-five who lost her 14-month-old daughter to brain cancer has found joy and hope after giving birth to a healthy baby girl.  ...

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27
Jul

Miracle Anika brings mum joy after losing baby to cancer

Growing up in regional Queensland, Jonathon Heeley was better known as the ‘Coke can kid’.   When he has born 12 weeks...

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27
Jun

Australia’s ‘Coke can kid’ celebrates 30 years of life

Delaying cutting the umbilical cord on premature newborns is improving survival rates of babies born before full term, according to neonatal specialists at Australia’s...

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12
Jan

Delay improves survival rates for premature babies

Born with a serious medical condition requiring surgery to her oesophagus and trachea, baby Emerson spent her first 75 days of life in the Neonatal Critical Care Unit (NCCU) at...

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06
Dec

The silver lining in battle for baby Emerson

Wife, Tina Tautiepa, 26, was pregnant with twin boys when her husband, Lance Junior Tautiepa, 26, studied overseas in Samoa.

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17
Nov

Brisbane mum gives birth to premature twins whilst dad is stranded abroad

Fifteen years ago, Jane and her husband John were expecting twin boys. 

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02
Jun

Twins born 13 weeks premature celebrate 15th Birthday reunited with nurses who saved their lives

Baby Lorelai is going home after nearly a month in Mater Mothers' Neonatal Critical Care Unit. 

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29
Apr

Gerardo and Alex finally take their baby home

From humble beginnings when it opened back in 1960, through to being known as one of Australia’s largest maternity services in Australia today, much has changed over the...

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03
Feb

Celebrating 60 years since our first Mater baby

After a slow start to life being born at just 24 weeks into neonatal critical care nearly five years ago, young Piper is speeding through life with nothing stopping her running...

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27
Jan

Little Piper finally prepping for first day of school

This Christmas, a few of our tiniest patients are thankfully well enough to go home to their families who have been eagerly awaiting their arrival home after some very long...

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24
Dec

Critically ill babies heading home just in time for Christmas!

Samantha (Sam) Hacon is a bona fide country girl who is used to the rough and tough country life, living in Alice Springs and working as a nurse, but nothing could be more...

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29
Jul

Alice Springs family leave hospital after twin boys born 10 weeks premature at the height of COVID-19

Jessica and Brendon recently welcomed their third daughter Ava. At three days old, Ava’s doctor noticed something not quite right but thankfully the Royal Flying Doctors...

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20
May

Ava soars back to health

"It’s not the size of the person in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the person". Mater mum Megan share's her experiences of the Neonatal...

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31
Mar

Matilda and Me

When Kelly and Robson’s baby boy was diagnosed with spina bifida, they weren’t sure whether their son would ever take his first little steps. 

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05
Sep

Julian Nascimento is two and walking

We want to educate people as much as possible, and if Hank's heartache can start a conversation for awareness, then we are happy with...

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03
Sep

Little Miracle Spreading Awareness for National Stroke Week

Each mater families holds a special place, and we love to watch as their babies grow into stong, healthy and happy children. See how far some of our Mater Little Miracles. ...

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16
Aug

Mater Little Miracles—where are they now?

If you are in the market for a new home, make sure you look at this year’s House for Life which goes under the hammer in a...

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12
Aug

House for Life charity home ready to be sold

“Aveline spent the first five weeks of her life in Mater’s NCCU, followed by another three weeks at the Redland Special Care Nursery, before we were finally able to...

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09
Aug

Baby Aveline is an NCCU little Miracle

When Piper Taylor was born more than 14 weeks early and weighing just 616g, doctors told her parents their little girl's chances of survival were just 40 per cent.

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29
Jan

Premmie to preppy: Piper Taylor defies the odds to start school

Do you remember baby Solomon (Solly)? Born at 25 weeks on 22 March 2016, little Solly spent 100 days in Mater Mothers’ Hospitals Neonatal Critical Care Unit (NCCU). Two...

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27
Aug

Solly hits his stride without a backward glance

Last Christmas, the Flying Doctor was called to help little baby Noah. Noah had surprised his parents Daniel and Anne-Marie as an early Christmas present coming into the world...

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09
Jan

No such thing as a 'Silent Night' for the Royal Flying Doctor Service

Miracle Max—a friend to all babies born and cared for at Mater—visits Mater Mothers’ Hospital Brisbane every Thursday afternoon to brighten the days of...

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15
Dec

Miracle Max Club

We are proud to announce the arrival of our beautiful baby boy Sonny Kiharoa Ainsley born on the 16 November 2017 7.53 am weighing in at 3.2 kgs. Now he didn’t enter this...

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06
Dec

Jenny's Story

For Sophie Saul, every milestone for her cheeky one-year-old Maddison is a miracle.

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25
Sep

First birthday for a Mater Little Miracle

I still have not worked out if the 49 days little Immi spent in NCCU and Special Care was ‘the longest short period of my life’ or ‘the shortest long period...

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01
Sep

Ben's Story

Bronwyn Bunn was so excited to be pregnant - but not that her baby was due on Christmas Day! She hoped the baby would come a few weeks early to separate its birthday from...

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08
Oct

Bronwyn's Story

We love chatting to mums in the community, and have been excited to hear how our award-winning maternity and baby care products are helping them care for their growing...

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14
Jul

Have you joined our petition for more Woolworths stores to range Mater products?

Mater Nappies has dramatically boosted The Nappy Collective’s national drive this month with an unprecedented donation of 300 000 nappies for families in crisis. The...

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19
May

Mater Nappies boosts The Nappy Collective’s May drive with 300 000 nappies

To help celebrate the launch of our Mater Mothers’ products in selected Woolworths Supermarkets, you are invited to join us for morning tea with giveaways and the...

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14
Jan

Invitation to a mothers’ group morning tea

Watch Erika's video from the recent launch of the Mater maternity and baby care product range in selected Woolworths Supermarkets.

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07
Jan

VIDEO: Mater mum and product co-creator Erika

Watch our video from the recent launch of the Mater maternity and baby care product range in selected Woolworths Supermarkets.

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23
Dec

VIDEO: Mater products’ official launch in selected Woolworths Supermarkets

The Mater maternity and baby care product range was officially launched in eleven Woolworths Supermarkets in Brisbane, Redland and Springfield. These are the same, familiar...

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07
Dec

Mater products’ official launch in Woolworths Supermarkets

The Woolworths partnership marks a special milestone for Mater Mum and co-creator, Britt and her daughter Lola … Look at Lola now and meet baby sister Matilda.

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27
Nov

Woolworths partnership marks a special milestone for Mums

An exciting new partnership with Woolworths Supermarkets enables us to share our range of safe, ethical and affordable maternity and baby care products with more families in...

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18
Nov

Mater products available in selected Woolworths Supermarkets

Mater Mothers’ Hospitals are excited to be teaming up with Woolworths supermarkets to share its award-winning range of products with even more Queensland families. <...

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13
Nov

Mater products arrive in more Woolworths supermarkets

Mater Mothers' Hospitals are excited to announce that our maternity and baby care product range is now available in three Woolworths Supermarkets around Brisbane.

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06
Nov

Mater products now available in selected Woolworths Supermarkets

Mater Mothers' Hospitals are excited to announce that our maternity and baby care product range will soon be available in selected Woolworths Supermarkets around Brisbane.<...

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29
Oct

Mater products coming to Woolworths

Mater Mothers’ Hospitals is excited to announce that the skin care products from our maternity and baby care product range are now officially Australian Made-certified...

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09
Sep

Green & Gold for Mater products

Anabelle and Zavier Brown are only just meant to be entering the world, but at ten weeks old are settling in at home after spending their first 55 days in Mater Mothers'...

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05
Aug

Mighty Mater twins make their way home

Join Mater Mothers' Hospitals as we visit Costco on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August, to help fundraise for Mater Little Miracles.

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29
Jul

Mater Mothers' Hospitals to visit Costco

Michelle Worthington was 25 weeks pregnant with her third child when she found she was starting to go into labour at her appointment at Mater Mother’s Private Redland.

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01
May

Mater Little Miracles help mums like Michelle

After two miscarriages and a heartfelt journey in hospital—Divan and Jacalyn de Beer are almost ready to take home their twin boys Jonty and Cooper after more than 50...

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02
Apr

Twin boys almost ready for home in time for Easter

Thanks to the life-saving care Matilda Jackson received at Mater Mothers’ Hospitals, she is now a healthy and happy five year old girl, but when Matilda was born at only...

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16
Mar

Mater Mothers helps seriously ill babies like Matilda

We’re offering you the chance to WIN a six-month supply of Mater Nappies. There are four prizes to be won!  Entry is simple—just purchase one...

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13
Jan

BUY + WIN

In a world first, a newborn nappy specially designed to fit newborn babies, has been developed by a maternity...

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19
Sep

Channel Seven News Brisbane: Mater Mothers’ Develops Nappies

We are excited to announce that our Mater Mothers' Hospitals maternity + baby care products are now available in selected IGA and Supa IGA stores throughout QLD and ...

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10
Sep

Mater Mothers' products now available in IGA

When Hayleigh and Nick Morley nicknamed their unborn twins, they never expected a day would come where they would say goodbye to one. 

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16
May

Holding on to Hamish

Mater Mothers’ competition to ‘Win a family trip for 4 to Hamilton Island’ closes on 30 May. So be sure to buy two products to enter and be in with a chance...

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14
May

Winning with Mater Mothers’ products

Mater Mothers’ Hospitals’ maternity and baby care product range supported the Mater Little Miracles 5ks in Redlands on 4 May. Register and visit our stand at ...

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13
May

Mater maternity & baby care products—supporting Mater Little Miracles

Mater Little Miracles 5ks is on again! The family fun walk or run brings the community together to support Mater’s smallest patients—Mater Little Miracles.

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03
Apr

Join Us at Mater Little Miracles 5ks

We are proud to announce that Mater Nappies are now available in five sizes.

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03
Apr

Mater Nappies' range grows to five sizes

Mater Mothers' Hospitals, Australia’s largest maternity service, is offering you the chance to win with our maternity and baby care products developed by Mater...

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27
Mar

Win a family trip for four to Hamilton Island!

On Sunday 9 March, the Mater Mothers’ Hospitals’ maternity and baby care product range made an appearance at the 23rd annual RACQ Insurance International Women...

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17
Mar

Running fun with Mater maternity & baby care products

Sharon and Lyndon were overjoyed about their third pregnancy and were hoping for a sister for their two sons, Jackson and Oliver.  

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22
Nov

One family’s little miracle

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...

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22
Nov

Sue's little miracles

Mater Mothers today launched Mater Body Balm for pregnancy—the first of its maternity and baby care products—at a pre-Mother’s Day brunch at the Gallery of...

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10
May

Mater launches maternity product range

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