Maternity bookings

Mater Mothers' currently offers private maternity services at the following facilities:

• Mater Mothers' Private Brisbane
• Mater Mothers' Private Gold Coast
• Mater Mothers' Private Mackay
• Mater Mothers' Private Rockhampton
• Mater Mothers' Private Townsville

Work with your GP to identify and contact your preferred obstetrician to discuss to them about what is required. It is also important to contact your private health insurer to understand any out-of-pocket costs which may be required for appointments between now and your stay with us at Mater Mothers. 

Meet our obstetricians

Hatch Private Maternity's team of Brisbane obstetricians and midwives provides high quality, private maternity care at an affordable price. 

We’re upfront about our fee structure, so you will be certain of your out-of-pocket costs. If you have private health insurance with top obstetric cover you will only pay $1,200* out-of-pocket for your maternity care with Hatch. We will help you to understand the other known costs when it comes to having a baby.  

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The primary maternity pathway for public patients, this model of care involves regular appointments with either a midwife or obstetrician during your pregnancy to provide specialised care, education, advice and support.

Mater Mothers' expert obstetric clinicians offer a full spectrum of specialist care including prepregnancy planning as well as management of diabetes, hypertension and any other complex medical conditions during pregnancy.

Mater’s Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) is a midwifery-led service that provides continuity of care throughout pregnancy, labour and birth, and into the early weeks after your baby is born.

To be considered for MGP, ensure you have selected it as the preferred option in your referral paperwork — allocation will always be on the basis of availability and any existing medical conditions.

MGP differs from public and private hospital care, or GP Shared Care, in the following ways:

• You will see the same midwife throughout your pregnancy. They will provide your care during pregnancy, labour and birth, and continue to support you for four to six weeks after your baby is born.
• You will also meet and be supported by other midwives who work alongside your primary midwife within a small MGP team.
• Antenatal group appointments and education with other pregnant women are help in a community setting (rather than the hospital).
• If you and your baby are both well, you will be supported to discharge from hospital four to six hours after you give birth, with follow up home visits and support for six weeks.
• Phone support and advice 24 hours a day, seven days a week from your primary midwife/team.

If your pregnancy is low risk and your GP participates in Mater's GP Shared Care program, you may receive this model of care.

Your trusted GP will continue to care for you throughout your pregnancy and after your baby is born, working closely with Mater’s midwives and clinicians. This means most of your maternity care will be provided by the health professional you already know and trust.

You will meet a Mater midwife at key milestones during your pregnancy (usually twice). Please bring any blood test results or ultrasound reports to these appointments.

If you are still pregnant after your due date, you will have an additional appointment with a Mater midwife. You may also see an obstetrician if needed. 

All other routine check-ups will be with your GP. Your GP and Mater Mothers will communicate closely during your pregnancy, and your GP is able to consult with Mater obstetricians at any time.