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. These session will be held via a phone call or video conference. If you would prefer to continue with a telehealth appointment, please arrange that with your MCH nurse.

See a video about the program and how to access it

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.

Sessions are available for 0 to 3 months, 6 to 12 months, and 12 months to 2 years. There are face to face and online sessions available.

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

Book into a session

We’ve also developed a Baby Settling information video.

INFANT Program - You will be joined by other parents whose babies are about the same age in a session led by a Maroondah MCH professional to cover important topics such as:

• introduction solids
• food refusal and fussy eating
• tummy time
• active play ideas
• and the role that parent wellbeing plays in your baby's life.

Find out more and register online

If you have not received an invitation from Maroondah Maternal and Child Health please call 9294 5777 to make a booking.

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 Monday during school terms*
• Time: 1.30 to 2.30pm
• Where: Meet at 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.

See pram walks in our events calendar

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

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.