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What is the Maternal and Child Health service?

Council's Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service offers families information, advice and personal support in caring for infants, babies, and children up to 4 years of age:

Your Maternal and Child Health Nurse

Maternal and Child Health nurses in Victoria must hold the following qualifications:

  • Division 1 Registered Nurse
  • Registered Midwife
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Community Child Health.

During your Maternal and Child Health appointments your nurse can advise you on parenting topics such as growth and development of your baby, infant and child feeding, sleep and settling, transitioning to parenting and community resources.

Newborn and infant feeding support

If you are experiencing difficulties with breastfeeding or bottle feeding, your MCH nurse can provide information and support. This includes support with:

  • breast milk supply concerns
  • painful feeding experiences, difficulty with establishment of breastfeeding
  • fussiness/difficulties with bottle feeds
  • referrals to other specialists as required.

If you are experiencing feeding challenges please discuss at your next Maternal and Child Health appointment.

See Maternal and Child Health resources for a range of breastfeeding information and resources.

Maternal and Child Health Centres

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Further information

For more information contact Maternal and Child Health.

MCH appointment line

03 9294 5777 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3pm)

 

If you reach our answering machine, please leave a message and your call will be returned. Please note, calls received after 2pm may not be returned until the following business day.

 

If your matter is urgent call 000 or attend your nearest hospital or doctor.

Maternal and Child Health Line

Phone icon 13 22 29 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

 

Families with children from birth to school age can speak to an MCH nurse for confidential advice and support. For more information visit the Better Health Channel website.

Maternal and Child Health resources

Access resources for parents, carers and families of young children aged 0 to 6.

 

Maternal and Child Health resources

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