FIFTY new Queenslanders were recently welcomed to the world in one of the busiest-ever 24 hours at Mater Mothers’ hospitals.
These five tiny newborns were among the 44 bubs who were born at Mater Mothers’ in Brisbane on August 30, with another six babies arriving at Mater Mothers’ across regional Queensland.
The record number of Mater babies born across the state was 52, on October 18 last year.
Some parents have attributed a rare astronomical event – a super blue moon – as the reason for their baby’s arrival and the bumper day of births.
According to hospital data, the highest number of babies born in one day across Mater hospitals in South East Queensland was 45, which was recorded on October 18, 2021.
Mater Mothers’ hospitals general manager Kerri Gane said 30 August was “very close to a record-breaking day”.
“A large number of babies were born at Mater Mothers’ Private Hospital, Mater Mothers’ Hospital and Mater Private Hospital Redland, including one set of twins,” Ms Gane said.
“We had six babies arrive early and spend a few days in the Mater Mothers’ Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
“I’m not sure what it was about August 30, maybe it had something to do with the rare super blue moon that graced our skies that evening.”
In the regions the blue moon brought a batch of baby girls with it, with Mater Mothers’ Private Townsville Hospital welcoming three baby girls, Mater Mothers’ Private Mackay welcoming two girls and Mater Mothers’ Private Rockhampton welcoming one girl.
