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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. ...

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22
Jan

‘Pocket rocket’ Bridget ready for first day of school

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...

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16
Jan

Top Queensland real estate agents sparkle with baby joy

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

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14
Jan

Baby Gigi is a dream come true for Queensland luxury real estate agent

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

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17
Nov

World Prematurity Day extra special for Mater midwife

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.

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17
Nov

Premature baby Charlotte is a mango-sized miracle

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

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03
Nov

Ten new bubs welcomed in 72-hour Mackay baby boom

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...

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21
Oct

Baby Darcy is a ‘dream come true’ for ABC radio host

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

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19
Jun

Miracle Halo is ‘missing piece of the puzzle’ for retired Reds star

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...

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17
Apr

Devastated mum gives back to mothers in hospital

Meet Ivy and Ella, Adeline and Maeve.

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10
Apr

Miracle baby besties share incredible bond after journey in hospital

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

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...

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13
Mar

Mater midwife helps mum deliver motorway baby

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...

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23
Feb

New Mater maternity unit delivers care to Townsville families

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...

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14
Feb

Baby girls arrive early in time for Valentine’s Day

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.<...

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20
Jan

‘Little fighter’ Imogen ready to start new school chapter

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

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20
Jan

Top tips for keeping your baby cool in hot weather

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

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22
Dec

Mater Mothers welcomes 12,000th baby in time for Christmas

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...

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13
Dec

Mater welcomes another year of staff babies

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

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07
Dec

Baby Markiel chosen to be the chosen one

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...

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01
Dec

Brisbane Roar star welcomes newborn cub Billy to the family

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. 

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28
Nov

Items to pack in your hospital bag

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

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

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20
Nov

Baby Freddie in a hurry to join Cowboy dad’s dream team

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

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...

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28
Oct

Baby Oscar marks 10K milestone at Mater Mothers

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

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...

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14
Sep

Parents can save big on their baby bills

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.<...

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06
Sep

Cotter’s first Father’s Day a personalised celebration

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

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05
Sep

Lion cub Giselle is Brisbane AFL captain’s new pride and joy

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

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

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03
Sep

Baby Edward is dad’s surprise 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

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

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23
Aug

Rugby star’s last-minute run for baby Alfie’s birth

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

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

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19
Aug

Baby Gianna wins heart of Queensland Firebirds star

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

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17
Aug

Tears of joy as Australian cricketer welcomes baby Lily

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...

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05
Aug

Become a Parent Aide Volunteer at Mater

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

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04
Jul

Baby Archer inspires Olympian mum to stay on track

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...

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29
Jun

Mater Giving Day delivers for Townsville families

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

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14
Jun

Baby joy a memorable moment for Queensland Maroons star

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...

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06
Jun

Music sets tone for miracle baby’s survival

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.

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03
Jun

Mater Mackay baby boom breaks monthly record

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.

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02
Jun

Brisbane Lions families make a play for life

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...

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25
May

Research funding to help save babies’ lives

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

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20
May

2000th mum enjoys Mater care at luxury hotel

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...

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20
May

Tiny bookworms benefit from Mater’s reading corner

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

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16
May

Former Lion welcomes new cub to the family

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...

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09
May

COVID-19 creates special connections for Mater mums

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.

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08
May

Baby Heidi is a celebration for Townsville nurse

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.

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15
Mar

Miracle baby Evy a blessing for mum with endometriosis

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...

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10
Mar

New baby first aid course for Rockhampton parents

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...

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07
Mar

Sisters brave wet weather to give birth days apart

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...

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03
Mar

‘Miracle babies’ born amidst Queensland flood disaster

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...

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23
Feb

Plenty of luck for baby Kinsley born on 22-2-22

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...

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22
Feb

Plenty of luck for baby Ruaan born on 22-2-22

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...

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14
Feb

Baby Gracelynn’s arrival makes Valentine’s Day extra special

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

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01
Feb

Baby Maya’s surprise arrival on Chinese New Year

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...

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21
Jan

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...

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14
Jan

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...

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14
Jan

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...

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12
Jan

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.

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23
Dec

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...

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22
Dec

Mater Mothers welcomes 12000th baby in time for Christmas

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

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20
Dec

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.

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15
Dec

Queensland Paralympian laps up every moment with newborn

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.

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14
Dec

Baby triplets home in time for first Christmas

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

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...

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26
Nov

Rugby player marks milestone at Mater Mothers’ Hospital

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

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

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16
Nov

Miracle baby arrives as Australia locks down

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

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15
Apr

Baby Mohan just couldn't 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...

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03
Feb

Celebrating 60 years since our first Mater baby

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...

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03
Feb

Family welcomes baby Rose at 22.22.22 on 02.02.2020

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

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26
Aug

Celebrating Proud Mater Dads this Father's Day

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! 

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26
Mar

Mater Mothers' on show

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...

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22
Nov

Sun protection and babies

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

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13
Jun

How do I choose where to have my 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...

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05
Apr

Mater Mothers’ Private at the Essential Baby & Toddler Show

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...

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06
Jan

New education package for successful breastfeeding

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

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06
Dec

Mater celebrates 10 000 babies in 2015

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

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...

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26
Oct

First aid for babies boosts mums’ confidence

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

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.

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26
Mar

Townsville baby defies the odds

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.

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17
Mar

Miracle baby celebrates first birthday

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...

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27
May

Pregnant bellies: updating the tape measure technique

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