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.
A Queensland couple who lost their baby girl just six days after she was born are honouring her memory by raising funds for Catherine’s House for Mothers, Babies and...
Olivia’s Race Day supports first-of-its-kind mental health service
A Queensland grandma who has cuddled more than 1,000 newborns at Mater Mothers’ Hospital is stepping down from her duties as an expert cuddler alongside her husband Errol...
Expert Queensland cuddler and husband retire after 19,000 hours of volunteering
For the first time in four years, a set of quadruplets has been welcomed into the world at Mater Mothers’ Hospital in South Brisbane.
Mater welcomes miracle quadruplets for first time in four years
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...
Mater midwife helps mum deliver motorway baby
Juggling a medical career and motherhood can often be challenging, but Mater neurosurgeon Amelia Jardim wouldn’t have it any other way.
Medical career and motherhood all in a day’s work
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...
New Mater maternity unit delivers care to Townsville families
When Ipswich mum Erika was warned her tiny premature baby boy had only a “slim chance of surviving”, she never gave up hope.
Mater’s tiniest baby of 2022 has a big brave heart
Mater Mothers’ Private Brisbane has reached a new milestone after welcoming its 100th family to the Bundle of Joy club.
100th mum enjoys Mater Mothers’ Bundle of Joy
Mater’s Parent Aide Unit is looking for volunteers to help support referred families by offering emotional support, practical assistance, and encouragement. Read More
Become a Parent Aide Volunteer at Mater
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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