Mackay is in the midst of a baby boom with 60 babies welcomed into the world at Mater  Mothers’ Private Mackay during the month of May.

A tiny Queensland ‘pocket rocket’ born 14 weeks early and weighing less than 1kg will start school this week – with her doting twin brothers by her side. ...

Top-selling Queensland real estate agents Simon and Courtney Caulfield have welcomed their first child and named him Krug – after one of the world’s most exclusive...

Top Brisbane luxury real estate agent Damon Warat and wife Gracie welcomed their third child Gigi at Mater Mothers’ on Tuesday (9 January).  

Mater Mothers’ Private Townsville’s most senior midwife has an extra reason to celebrate this World Prematurity Day (Friday 17 November 2023).

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.

Ten new babies have been welcomed to the world in one of the busiest-ever three days at Mater Mothers' Private Mackay.

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...

Retired Queensland Reds front-rower Albert Anae has revealed his newborn daughter Halo was the “missing piece of the puzzle” for his family.

Homemade craft packs are helping to bring joy to mums on bed rest and long-stay patients at Mater Mothers’ Hospital, thanks to the kindness of a grieving Queensland mum...

Meet Ivy and Ella, Adeline and Maeve.

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.

A mum who gave birth to a premature baby on the Centenary Highway has thanked the Mater midwife who guided her through the delivery by phone – and saved her daughter...

North Queensland families could soon have their babies in a brand new maternity unit with Mater proposing to build a new service at its Pimlico hospital campus in Townsville...

Celebrating 10 years of marriage today has turned into an extra special celebration for Queensland couple Gagandeep and Amandeep – who welcomed a baby girl just in time...

Television sports journalist Sam Squiers is expecting her husband Ben to shed a tear when their ‘little fighter’ Imogen starts school for the first time next week.<...

If you live in Queensland, then you know just how hot it can get in summer.  

For Russell Island parents Kristy and Zachary, the birth of their ‘miracle’ baby boy was always going to be a day to cherish.

The growing families of staff at Mater Private Hospital Townsville and Mater Mothers' Private Townsville were celebrated at a Babies Welcoming and Blessing Ceremony held as...

Mater Private Hospital Mackay will stage its annual nativity play this Wednesday 7 December – and  the competition to play the part of baby Jesus...

English-born Brisbane Roar defender Jack Hingert is living his best life on the couch – “taking on night shifts” with newborn son Billy while enjoying every...

At Mater Mothers, we understand that preparing for the birth of your baby can make you feel excited, anxious, overjoyed—in fact a whole range of emotions. 

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...

North Queensland Cowboys prop Jordan McLean and wife Brianna have welcomed their third son Freddie to the family a few days earlier than expected.

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

Brisbane parents Pamela and Nathan proudly welcomed another baby boy into the world this week, marking a big milestone at Mater Mothers as the 10,000th baby to be born in...

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...

With the cost of living surging across Australia, the nation’s largest maternity service provider is launching a money-saving discount card to help parents manage the...

North Queensland Cowboys player Reuben Cotter has spent his first Father’s Day with daughter Sunny, who gifted him a personalised book for them to one day read together.<...

This Father’s Day was extra special for Brisbane Lions captain Dayne Zorko, with newborn daughter Giselle adding to the celebrations.

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...

A Redlands father says the arrival of his newborn son Edward will make Father’s Day “extra special” this year.

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...

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.

Australian Rugby Union player James Hanson has revealed he made it to his newborn son’s birth in the nick of time.   The Toowong...

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.

Queensland Firebirds star Romelda Aiken-George and former pro-basketballer husband Daniel George are “soaking up little cuddles” with their new bundle of joy...

Australian cricketer Chris Lynn has been moved to tears following the birth of his daughter Lily Maree at Mater Mothers’ Private Brisbane.   ...

Mater's Parent Aide Unit is seeking experienced parents and grandparents to assist isolated and vulnerable families with a young baby by offering emotional support...

Australian Olympian Genevieve Gregson says her new bundle of joy Archer is her inspiration to qualify for the upcoming Paris Olympics.

Townsville families are benefiting from the arrival of a new neonatal resuscitation cot that is providing additional safety for newborns delivered by caesarean section at Mater...

Queensland Maroons star Reuben Cotter and his partner Mackenzie Falco have welcomed the arrival of their little ray of sunshine, Sunny.

The survival of their baby against all odds prompted new parents Alana and Angus Robb to bring forward their wedding and tie the knot in a special ceremony next to their little...

A record number of babies were born at Mater Private Hospital Mackay last month, with 50 newborns welcomed into the world at the North Mackay maternity service.

Brisbane Lions partners Emma MacNeill and Emilie Morival-Gaier have taken a mark and kicked a goal their leading men will never be able to beat.

New research funding will pave the way for early identification of babies at risk of stillbirth, brain damage and cerebral palsy from oxygen deprivation during late pregnancy...

Mater Mothers’ Private Brisbane has reached a new milestone after welcoming its 2000th family to Mater Moments at the Emporium Hotel South Bank.

Sick and premature babies at Mater Mothers’ Hospital have been enjoying some quiet time thanks to a reading corner set up within the hospital’s Neonatal Critical...

Retired Brisbane Lions player Archibald Smith and wife Sophie welcomed their very own cub to the family, just in time for Mother’s Day.

COVID-19 restrictions have opened the way for a unique group of staff at Mater Mothers' Hospital to form strong connections with maternity patients experiencing pregnancy...

After trying for more than two years to start a family, Townsville nurse Jamie Hume will celebrate Mothers’ Day for the first time this weekend.

A Brisbane mother who struggled to fall pregnant for years is urging other women not to dismiss painful periods or back pain and to seek medical advice.

Rockhampton parents can now learn life-saving first aid skills for their babies with Australia’s largest maternity services provider offering the training course to local...

Two Queensland sisters have braved rising flood waters and traffic chaos to welcome their newborn babies who arrived days apart from one another at Brisbane’s Mater...

Two Queensland mums have given birth to their ‘miracle babies’ at Brisbane’s Mater Mothers’ Hospital thanks to local heroes who rescued them from rising...

She may not have known it, but baby Kinsley Morel chose one of the rarest dates to arrive in the world.   Born at 8am at Mater Mothers...

He may not have known it, but baby Ruaan Khanna chose one of the rarest dates to arrive in the world.   Born at 9.15am at Brisbane’s...

Valentine’s Day will be extra special for Kaitlynn and Andrew Foster after they welcomed their second child Gracelynn this morning at Mater Mothers’ Pivate...

A newborn baby girl has given her parents a Chinese New Year gift they will never forget.    Brisbane parents Xuyen Lim and Matthew...

Mum, Madhavi gave birth in the front seat of her car, with her husband helping to deliver their son outside Mater Mothers’ Hospital at South Brisbane...

Insta-famous Queensland model and gym owner Chontel Duncan and husband Sam have welcomed the birth of their twins – a boy and a girl – born nine weeks early at...

Two baby girls born on the same day at Mater Mothers’ Private Hospital Townsville have become bedside buddies, both named Isabella and delivered by the same doctor within...

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...

Five babies were born at Mater Mothers’ Private Townsville this week, just in time to celebrate their first Christmas at home.

For Mackay parents Te Rina and Jayden Korn the birth of their little boy was always going to be an exciting time. The occasion was made extra special as they...

The smallest and most premature baby born at Mater Mothers’ Hospital South Brisbane this year will spend Christmas in...

Queensland Paralympic amputee swimmer Brenden Hall OAM and his wife Brittany have welcomed their first child at Brisbane’s Mater Mother’s Hospital.

Bringing their triplets home from hospital in time for Christmas is the best gift anyone could give to St George parents, Josephine and Cohen Nunn.

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...

Former Wallaby Digby Ioane scored the ultimate goal this week with the birth of his baby boy Lenny who marked a milestone as the 10 000th baby to be born at Mater Mothers&rsquo...

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

The world turned to chaos for Brisbane parents Stuart and Sophie Ballinger, when they learned their baby would be born prematurely at 25 weeks.

Aishling and Stephen Mohan were on a mad dash to Mater Mothers’ Private Brisbane yesterday morning, but their little boy could not wait.

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...

Proud parents Yao and Pius have welcomed baby Rose into the world on 2 February at Mater Mothers’ Hospital meaning her official birth time and date reads 22.22.22 pm on...

Father's Day is special for Mater Mothers; a chance to celebrate the unique connection between Dad's and their babies.

Thank you to everyone who visited our Mater Mothers’ Private Brisbane at the Essential Baby and Toddler Show. This year was the biggest show yet! 

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...

Public or private? How do you decide where to have your baby? 

Mater Mothers’ Private recently attended the three day Essential Baby & Toddler Show to share Mater’s comprehensive maternity and baby care advice and support...

Breast engorgement affects 55 per cent of breastfeeding mothers in Australia. Mater mums who experience this condition can now benefit from a new education package developed by...

Baby Jensen was born at Mater Mothers’ Hospitals with an extra special detail to share―born at 9:41 pm, measuring 53 cm, weighing 3630 grams and Mater’s 10 000

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.

Bringing a newborn home is exciting; but it can be a little daunting too. Ensuring a safe environment and knowing what to do in cases of injury, illness or an emergency are...

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...

Townsville mum, Rachel Kerr was overjoyed when she fell pregnant with her second child but she was oblivious to the life-threatening issues that lay ahead.

When Gladstone couple Margeux Wesley and husband Clint fell pregnant with their first baby, they were oblivious to the journey that lay ahead of them.

A new way of interpreting information from a low-tech, age-old method used in pregnancy care is expected to more accurately identify potential health issues for mothers and...