Mater Mothers' Hospital maternity guide

Mater Mothers' Hospital is a public maternity hospital on Raymond Terrace in South Brisbane, run by Mater. Mater says about 1 in 5 Queensland babies are born at Mater Mothers. If you think you are in labour or you are worried about your pregnancy, go to the 24/7 Pregnancy Assessment Centre on Level 5, or call 13 HEALTH on 13 43 25 84. For general questions, call the hospital on (07) 3163 1918.

Mater Mothers' Hospital maternity at a glance

• Hospital type: Public maternity hospital
• Run by: Mater
• In labour: Pregnancy Assessment Centre, Level 5, open 24/7
• Pregnancy care options: GP shared care, midwifery care, Midwifery Group Practice
• Antenatal clinic: GP referral needed, and a catchment area applies
• Nursery: Neonatal Critical Care Unit with intensive care and special care
• Typical stay: Two to four days, depending on how your baby is born

Where is Mater Mothers' Hospital, and how do I contact it?

• Address: Mater Mothers' Hospital, Raymond Terrace, South Brisbane QLD 4101
• Patient and general enquiries: (07) 3163 1918 or (07) 3163 1919
• Pregnancy Assessment Centre: Level 5, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, no appointment needed
• Midwifery Group Practice enquiries: (07) 3163 1968
• In labour: use the main entrance off Raymond Terrace and go to main reception on Level 5. Between 8.30pm and 6am the front doors are locked, so use the video intercom at the front door.
• Parking: Mater Hill West Car Park, entered from Water Street, or the Hancock Street Car Park. There is a 5-minute set-down area at the front of the building.

How do I book in at Mater Mothers' Hospital as a public patient?

You need a GP referral, and a catchment area applies to most public maternity referrals. Women who live in Greater Springfield usually give birth at Mater's Springfield hospital instead.

1. See your GP. Ask them to send a referral to the Mater Mothers' Hospital antenatal clinic. If you want Midwifery Group Practice, ask them to note this on the referral.
2. Book online. Complete your booking through the Mater patient portal.
3. Wait for your letter. Mater sends you a letter with the details of your first antenatal clinic appointment.
4. Choose your care. At your first visit, talk with the midwife about which model of care suits you.
5. Book classes early. Parent education classes can fill up, so book soon after you are referred.

What pregnancy care options does Mater Mothers' Hospital offer?

• GP shared care. Your GP gives most of your pregnancy care, and you see Mater midwives and obstetricians for special visits and the birth. It is usually offered if your pregnancy is low risk and your GP takes part.
• Midwifery care. Pregnancy care with Mater Mothers' Hospital midwives. Talk to the midwife at your first visit about whether this suits you.
• Midwifery Group Practice (MGP). A public service where known midwives from your team care for you in pregnancy, labour and birth. Check-ups are at a local clinic, and you need to be ready to go home 4 to 6 hours after the birth. Places are limited and fill quickly.
• Obstetric and midwifery care. For women with known or new medical or pregnancy complications.
• Birthing in Our Community (BiOC). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led care for mothers having or raising an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander baby, from pregnancy until the child is three.
• Special clinics. These include the CHAMP Clinic, a young women's clinic, a refugee clinic and a pregnancy after loss clinic.

For more on choosing your care, see the Queensland Government maternity care options page.

Where are Mater Mothers' Hospital antenatal appointments?

Mater sends you a letter with the details of your first antenatal clinic appointment. In Midwifery Group Practice, check-ups are at a local clinic, and your first meeting can be at home or by telehealth. The young women's clinic is at Coorparoo, and the BiOC South hub is at Salisbury.

What is the Mater Mothers' Pregnancy Assessment Centre?

The Pregnancy Assessment Centre (PAC) on Level 5 was Queensland's first purpose-built 24/7 pregnancy assessment centre. You can use it from early pregnancy until six weeks after the birth, with no appointment. Go there if you think you are in labour, have bleeding, notice your baby moving less, or are unsure what is happening. In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

What are the Mater Mothers' Hospital birthing rooms like?

Each birthing room is self-contained, with a television and phone, and is designed to feel warm and home-like. Your support person can be with you during labour and birth. Warm water can help with comfort in labour. If you are well, your pregnancy is uncomplicated and you are at least 37 weeks, ask your midwife when it is a good time to use the bath.

See inside: watch Mater's virtual tour of Mater Mothers' Hospital (video by Mater, 2020).

Does Mater Mothers' Hospital have a NICU?

Yes. Mater's Neonatal Critical Care Unit cares for seriously ill and premature babies, and Mater describes it as Australia's largest. It has a 30-cot preterm intensive care nursery, a 17-cot cardiac surgical intensive care nursery and a 32-cot Special Care Nursery for babies who do not need intensive care. For babies with heart problems, specialists from the Queensland Children's Hospital also help with care.

How long will I stay after giving birth at Mater Mothers' Hospital?

Expect to stay two to four days, depending on how your baby is born. If you are in Midwifery Group Practice, you may go home 4 to 6 hours after the birth. Discharge time is 10am. Most rooms are twin-share with an ensuite, and your baby stays in the room with you. Visiting hours are 10am to 1pm and 3pm to 8pm, with a rest time from 1pm to 3pm. Partners can stay from 6.30am until 8pm, but not overnight.

What support is there after I take my baby home?

• Home care midwife: for the first day or two after you go home, a midwife visits you, with your GP's support. This is discussed at your antenatal clinic visit.
• Child health: you are offered a referral to a child health clinic for advice on feeding, behaviour and development.
• Parent Support Centre: free help for eligible parents with a Medicare card, including lactation consultants, on (07) 3163 2299.
• Pregnancy Assessment Centre: you can still be seen there up to six weeks after the birth.

For sleep, follow the Red Nose safe sleep recommendations from your first night at home.

Other maternity hospitals near South Brisbane

• Mater Mothers' Private Brisbane Private
• Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Public
• The Wesley Hospital Private
• Greenslopes Private Hospital Private
• Logan Hospital Public
• Ipswich Hospital Public

See all Queensland birthing hospitals.

Mater Mothers' Hospital maternity FAQs

Hospital details checked against Mater (mater.org.au) on 19 October 2026. Services and contact details can change, so confirm with the hospital before you go. This page is general information and is not medical advice.