Regular maternal and child health programs

A support service for breastfeeding mothers of babies 0-4 months of age. 

We understand that breastfeeding mothers may need a little extra help from time to time. During the program, Maternal and Child Health nurses will provide advice on a range of issues including correct attachment techniques, stimulating milk supply, understanding your baby’s needs, and gaining confidence in handling your baby.

If you live in Maroondah, please call 9294 5777 to make an appointment to see our Lactation Consultant. Thes session will be held via a phone call or video conference. See a video about the program and how to access it

Learn about what you need to know when introducing solid foods to your baby. 

Please email sleepandsettling@maroondah.vic.gov.au for more information on these sessions. 

Sleep and settling concerns are common issues affecting families with children aged from birth to school age. Recognising the importance of sleep for a child’s long-term development and for the wellbeing of families, the Victorian Government is making significant investments to provide additional support for Victorian families through the ‘More help for new Victorian mums and dads’ initiative.

Sleep and settling information sessions are returning in September.

Learn about your baby’s behaviour and how to establish and develop a daily routine based on feed/play/sleep. 

Our Sleep and Settling Information Sessions cover a number of topics such as:

• Age specific development and what to expect
• Responsive settling strategies
• Typical sleep patterns and routines
• Challenging sleep problems 
• Maternal and paternal wellbeing

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A session to teach simple strategies to improve your child’s talking skills. Learn communication skills expected for your child’s age, simple ways to help your child say more words, and strategies to help your child put words together. 

Suitable for 0-3 years old. 

Please speak to your Maternal Child Health Nurse or call EACH’s Child Development Team 9837 3900 for more details.

This program is postponed.

Please speak to our MCH nurses regarding joining this program.

Join us for a pram walk! Enjoy some fresh air, make new friends and have a chat to our Maternal and Child Health team member as we walk an approximately 2km loop along Tarralla Creek Trail.

• When: Every Tuesday during school terms*
• Time: 1.30 to 2.30pm
• Where: Meet at Croydon Town Park Playground, opposite Croydon Maternal & Child Health (9 Civic Square, Croydon).

Feel free to invite friends and family - anyone who would like to meet other local parents/carers. It’s a great way to keep fit, have fun, and meet new people!

After the walk, grab a drink at a nearby café or relax under the trees near the playground.

Please note: the walk may be cancelled due to extreme heat or wet weather and including unforeseen circumstances.

Contact Maroondah MCH

For more information about our services and how you can access them, please speak to your nurse or call the MCH appointment line on 9294 5777.

Call 9294 5777 to book an appointment at one of our centres. If you reach our answering machine, please leave a message and your call will be returned. Calls received after 2pm may not be returned until the following business day.

 If your matter is urgent call 000 or contact your nearest hospital or GP.