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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

A group of Mater Researchers have reimagined the traditional model of care for pregnant women who are diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), saving patients both...

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19
Jun

Reimagining gestational diabetes care

This week we’re recognising Dietitians Week, and the valuable support they offer to expectant mothers during their gestational diabetes treatment.

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23
Mar

New gestational diabetes care empowering our community

Mater Mothers, CSIRO and Redland Hospital have teamed up to fast-track an app aimed at making life a little easier for the one in 10 pregnancies diagnosed with gestational...

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31
Jul

Gestational diabetes app supporting flexible care for parents-to-be

Mater Professor David McIntyre has been awarded a significant honour and chosen to present a prestigious lecture in Austria, later this year.

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02
Aug

Mater Professor to present prestigious lecture in Austria

As a recipient of last year’s Mater Research Grant for Outstanding Women, Dr Shelley Wilkinson  is passionate about supporting women to have healthy pregnancies and...

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08
Mar

Women supporting women

As part of World Diabetes Day, an Australian Diabetes Society’s (ADS) research grant recipient discusses her work in diabetes and pregnancy and shares tips for women and...

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14
Nov

World Diabetes Day - Research uncovering link between gut health and pregnancy outcomes

Mater clinician and researcher Dr Shelley Wilkinson has been recognised by the Dietitians Association of Australia with the Research in Practice award for her work on...

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12
Jul

Award recognises best-practice management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Little Amira Alwesi endured a potentially life-threatening journey in utero before she entered the world and thanks to the lifesaving care she received at Mater Mothers'...

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02
Apr

Baby Amira survives serious complications in utero

Did you know that at Mater Mothers 10 to 13 per cent of our maternity patients—about 1000 women a year—are treated for gestational diabetes?

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16
Jul

Check your risk this National Diabetes Week

Are you expecting and battling with the scales? Expectant mums with a BMI of more than 25 are welcome to take part in our new world-first study to investigate the...

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24
Apr

World-first gestational diabetes study looking for participants

Congratulations to Paralympic shooter Natalie Smith and husband Stuart who delivered their first child, son Daniel, at Mater Mothers' Hospital on Sunday.

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10
Apr

Rare birth for Paralympic shooter Natalie Smith

Expectant mothers who struggle with their weight can volunteer for a new study to investigate the effects of probiotics on preventing gestational diabetes.

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08
May

New study targets gestational diabetes

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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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