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.
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...
Mum gives birth in car at Mater entrance
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...
Australian model and fitness trainer welcomes early arrival of twins
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...
Bedside buddies with identical names share same birth date
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...
Delay improves survival rates for premature babies
Five babies were born at Mater Mothers’ Private Townsville this week, just in time to celebrate their first Christmas at home.
Mater miracles home in time for first Christmas
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...
Mater Mothers welcomes 12000th baby in time for Christmas
After 29 years of service at Mater, long-serving Mater Mothers’ employee Lynne Elliott has hung up her uniform.
Mater Mothers farewells long-serving Assistant Director Lynne Elliott
The smallest and most premature baby born at Mater Mothers’ Hospital South Brisbane this year will spend Christmas in...
Mater’s smallest baby a Christmas ‘miracle’ this year
Queensland Paralympic amputee swimmer Brenden Hall OAM and his wife Brittany have welcomed their first child at Brisbane’s Mater Mother’s Hospital.
Queensland Paralympian laps up every moment with newborn
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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