Queensland surgeons have saved the life of premature baby boy Noah after successfully performing emergency surgery on his tiny body when his bowel perforated at less than one...

A Queensland mum has told how a family holiday to NSW turned into a “mad dash” to hospital with her baby girl Opal being born nine weeks early in the back of an...

Tiny Queensland twins Harvey and Evelyn have made a dramatic entrance to the world – after they both were born in the back of an ambulance on the way to Mater Mothers...

Mater doctors have saved the life of a premature baby girl after successfully removing a two- kilogram tumour from a tiny newborn’s spine.

A Queensland baby diagnosed with spina bifida was still in his mother’s womb when Mater doctors performed complex and life-changing surgery on his tiny body.

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...

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...

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.

A new program at Mater Mothers’ Hospital is giving parents the skills they need to take their premature babies home sooner and with additional support.  <...

Growing up in regional Queensland, Jonathon Heeley was better known as the ‘Coke can kid’.   When he has born 12 weeks...

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...

Sharnee Beck feared she might never celebrate Mother’s Day – but this Sunday she’ll cuddle two miracle babies in her arms.

They arrived early and in traumatic circumstances, but the Fitzgerald sisters have forged a special sibling bond that will last their lifetime.  

Life is a constant juggling act for Brisbane super-mum Evette Ludeman, but the mother of triplets wouldn’t have it any other way.

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...

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...

Mater Mothers Neonatal Critical Care Unit (NCCU) recently announced the appointment of two new neonatal nurse practitioner candidates to commence in February 2022.

Fifteen years ago, Jane and her husband John were expecting twin boys. 

On International Nurses Day we met nursing team Gillian and Andrea who work together in the Cardiac Care Ward, of Mater Mothers’ Neonatal Critical Care Unit.

Baby Lorelai is going home after nearly a month in Mater Mothers' Neonatal Critical Care Unit. 

Twins Eadie and Quinn had an early entrance into the world, born at 31 weeks and two days gestation. Parents Emily and Dylan always knew their little girls would come early and...

Greater knowledge of pregnancy complications and more effective diagnostics and care will reduce risks during pregnancy and childbirth and help ensure lifelong health for...

This Christmas, a few of our tiniest patients are thankfully well enough to go home to their families who have been eagerly awaiting their arrival home after some very long...

Physiotherapist Mandy works in Mater Mothers’ Neonatal Critical Care Unit supporting families who have premature and critically ill babies to connect through touch which...

Amelia and Jeff’s journey to welcoming their beautiful baby girl Dorothy home has undoubtedly been a journey—from a long road to pregnancy suffering fertility...

Timor-Leste experiences the heartbreaking result of insufficient resources to provide acute care to babies in need after being born on a daily basis.  

After 89 days being cared for at Mater Mothers’ Hospitals’ Neonatal Critical Care Unit, it’s time for baby Hugo to go home with his family.

Samantha (Sam) Hacon is a bona fide country girl who is used to the rough and tough country life, living in Alice Springs and working as a nurse, but nothing could be more...

Jessica and Brendon recently welcomed their third daughter Ava. At three days old, Ava’s doctor noticed something not quite right but thankfully the Royal Flying Doctors...

"It’s not the size of the person in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the person". Mater mum Megan share's her experiences of the Neonatal...

Mater Registered Nurse Ebony Blewer couldn’t decide what career she wanted to pursue but after working with the tiniest babies in Mater’s Neonatal Critical...

Like all new parents, Sarah-Jayne and Michael knew their baby would be something special—but they didn't realise just how much of a miracle she would really be....

We want to educate people as much as possible, and if Hank's heartache can start a conversation for awareness, then we are happy with...

For Caitlin and Pete, their journey through pregnancy has been one of heartbreak, but at the end of their journey they were blessed to meet two identical twin boys, Ashton and...

Each mater families holds a special place, and we love to watch as their babies grow into stong, healthy and happy children. See how far some of our Mater Little Miracles. ...

At just 24 weeks’ pregnant Adele Cameron delivered her twin boys Harry and Patrick at Mater Mothers’ Hospital on 15 December 1992. She recently returned to visit...

The world of NICU for the first day or two was like what I imagine walking on the moon to be, very lonely, cold, incredibly risky, fearful and beautiful, an achievement just to...

Miracle Max—a friend to all babies born and cared for at Mater—visits Mater Mothers’ Hospital Brisbane every Thursday afternoon to brighten the days of...

Baby Hugo Robert was so eager to meet his parents Candy and James, that he arrived into this world eight weeks early. Dr Julie Beak from Paedicare and Mater mum Candy Fung...

Thanks to Linda Back for sharing her personal journey on World Prematurity Day, which is observed to raise awareness of preterm birth and the concerns of preterm babies and...

For Sophie Saul, every milestone for her cheeky one-year-old Maddison is a miracle.

As an adrenalin junkie and motorcycle racing enthusiast, Daryl Beattie is not someone you instantly picture smiling down at a small baby, wrapped carefully in a fluffy pink...

Tressa Lindenberg took a thankful walk down memory lane at Mater Mother’s Neonatal Critical Care Unit (NCCU) nearly 21 years after son Charles was born on 7 August 1996...

The simple act of holding your baby whenever you want is something mums in Mater Mothers' Neonatal Critical Care Unit (NCCU) can’t always do. Soft fabric &lsquo...

Lisa gave birth to her triplet daughters Alice, Caitlin and Grace at Mater Mothers’ Hospital in March 2011 at 33 weeks and five days. At the time, the thought...

Today marks one year since Mater’s Neonatal Critical Care Unit (NCCU) moved their babies into cohorts based on their reason for admission to improve patient outcomes and...

After being born on 22 March at just 25 weeks, Mater Mothers' Neonatal Critical Care Unit (NCCU) was home for baby Solomon for 100 days. Last week, the family celebrated as...

Mater Mothers’ Neonatal Critical Care Unit has participated in an international Kangaroo-a-thon, promoting the benefits of Kangaroo Mother Care, also known as skin-to...

For Mater mum Amy, every cuddle is special—especially on Mother's Day, which marked little Piper's 90th day in Mater's Neonatal Critical Care Unit.

Little Jack was born at 28+1 weeks on 20 April 2016, weighing 1250 grams. Mater mum Amy shares the story of Jack’s arrival.

In Australia, around eight per cent of babies are born preterm. Obstetrician Dr Will Milford shares some information around preterm birth including risk factors and what you...

Remember baby Jack and mum Lana? Born at 26 weeks, he’s home after 96 days in the Mater Mothers' Hospitals' Neonatal Critical Care Unit.

Mater mum Lana shares her typical day in the life of a NICU mum.

Anabelle and Zavier Brown are only just meant to be entering the world, but at ten weeks old are settling in at home after spending their first 55 days in Mater Mothers'...

Michelle Worthington was 25 weeks pregnant with her third child when she found she was starting to go into labour at her appointment at Mater Mother’s Private Redland.

Thanks to the life-saving care Matilda Jackson received at Mater Mothers’ Hospitals, she is now a healthy and happy five year old girl, but when Matilda was born at only...

Five years ago, 27-year-old Linsey Johnston was pregnant with her first child. Her pregnancy had been progressing well until her 20 week scan showed cause for concern.

After five years, two miscarriages and caring for a seriously ill pregnant wife, Pavel Mamin was given the go ahead to take his son George home after 10 weeks in Mater's...

Father-of-three Steven Carpenter will spend this Father's Day changing nappies and juggling feeds, but he wouldn’t have it any other way. 

When Hayleigh and Nick Morley nicknamed their unborn twins, they never expected a day would come where they would say goodbye to one. 

A Gold Coast businessman, Terry Jackman has donated $1 million which will fund a pivotal role in our neonatal research team—ensuring Mater babies have the best...

It has been more than 40 years since Professor David Tudehope first stepped onto a neonatology ward, but his passion to save the lives of premature and sick newborns remains as...

Born more than three months premature, Eli Harris faced numerous challenges during his first few months of life including lung disease, a heart murmur, a brain bleed and an...

Three years ago Leiza Mosely stood by the bedside of her twins, Jonathan and Ethan, as they fought for life in Mater’s Neonatal Critical Care Unit (NCCU).