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.
Lucy Phillips was interested in working with women and families long before she became a nurse and a midwife.
Celebrating International Day of the Midwife - Lucy Phillips
Judi Mogg has cared for thousands of mums and bubs in her career as a midwife, but she never gets tired of welcoming new lives into the world.
Celebrating International Day of the Midwife - Judi Mogg
Sally Hillman has cared for more than 1,000 premature babies over the past 40 years, and the Mater Mothers' Private Rockhampton special care nursing midwife has no plans to...
Celebrating International Day of the Midwife - Sally Hillman
The art of crochet is making a comeback as part of craft classes for patients at Mater Mothers’ Hospitals, to help with the loneliness, anxiety and boredom of a long-term...
What's old is new again at Mater Mothers' Hospital
They arrived early and in traumatic circumstances, but the Fitzgerald sisters have forged a special sibling bond that will last their lifetime.
Sisters shine light on special bond for National Siblings Day
Life is a constant juggling act for Brisbane super-mum Evette Ludeman, but the mother of triplets wouldn’t have it any other way.
Multiple births bring joy to super-mums
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.
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...
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...
Sisters brave wet weather to give birth days apart
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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