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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 unique South East Queensland birthing initiative has made significant inroads in closing the gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers and their babies...

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15
Sep

Unique birthing program closes the gap for Indigenous families

Two scientists whose friendship was forged in Mater’s South Brisbane pathology laboratories are celebrating an incredible 80 years of helping to save critically ill...

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12
Sep

‘Bestie’ scientists celebrate 80 years of supporting little lives

Pregnant women with diabetes will be able to enjoy midwifery-led care for the first time thanks to an Australian-first model of care being launched by Mater Mothers&rsquo...

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06
Sep

Mater launches Australian-first model of care for diabetic pregnant mums

Brisbane Broncos winger Jordan Pereira is looking forward to an unforgettable first Father’s Day with his newborn daughter Lara – who he describes as his &ldquo...

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04
Sep

‘Little angel’ Lara is a Father’s Day gift for Broncos dad Jordan

Central Queensland dad of two Dean Single is looking forward to celebrating an unforgettable first Father’s Day with his “little angel” Mabel.

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03
Sep

“Little angel” Mabel is a Father’s Day gift for Emerald dad Dean

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

Hundreds of unborn babies with life-threatening heart conditions like Matilda Guy are being given a chance of survival thanks to a specialist cardiology team at the Mater...

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28
Aug

Fetal heart ultrasounds save hundreds of babies like Matilda

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 women are experiencing a “significant increase” in anxiety and depression during pregnancy, according to new research.

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07
Aug

Record number of mums suffering anxiety and depression

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