Mother and Baby
The Mother and Baby Research Group is studying the pathophysiology and improving clinical management of pregnancy complications and optimising the care of women during healthy pregnancy. It is focused on improving women’s postnatal and broader gynaecological health.
The Group is continuing to advance the care and outcomes for sick babies and studying the relationship between fetal development, early life experience and lifelong health.
Greater knowledge of pregnancy complications and more effective diagnostics and care will reduce risks during pregnancy and childbirth and help ensure lifelong health for newborns.
Program Leaders
Our Mother and Baby Program Leaders are supported by four Mother and Baby Program Group Leaders and a team of more than 20 group members. View a full listing of Mother and Baby Program researchers.
Collaborative Research Groups
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are an essential component of modern healthcare and provide evidence to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new treatments, diagnostics and health interventions and offer alternative options for patients with unmet needs under current standards of care. Explore Mother and Baby Program clinical trials currently running at Mater Research below or learn more about Mater Clinical Trials.
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iSEARCH - Improving outcomes for women and babies by increasing placental blood flow to reduce fetal distress during labour
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JetPlane CPAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure) Interface & Accessories Product Evaluation Study – CIA-235
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Lung ultrasound to direct chest physiotherapy in neonates
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MK-1654 - Prophylactic treatment to prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus infection in infants
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Optimising positioning for infants born with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
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Ridstress2 - Improving outcomes for women and small babies.
