Maternal & Child Health

Maternal and Child Health Nurses are registered nurses and midwives with additional qualifications in child health and development. The Nurse will contact you when you are discharged from hospital and will arrange to visit you in your home. This service is for all families with children, from birth to 6 years. There is no cost for this service.

Your child's health and development is monitored at the following ages:

• 2 weeks and 4 weeks
• 8 weeks and 4 months
• 8 months and 12 months
• 18 months and 2 years
• 3½ years

Appointments outside these assessment ages are not generally necessary, unless there is a particular need or developmental concern.

When you come to the centre please bring with you:

• a change of clothes for your baby
• two cloth nappies or bunny rugs to cover scales and change table
• a plastic bag for used nappies
• your babies Child Health Record book
• centres listed below.

How do I book?

For all appointments or cancellations please call our central booking line on 9205 2844 Monday to Friday between 10.00am - 4.00pm.

Victorian Government operates a Maternal and Child Health Line which is available 24 hours, 7 days per week on 132 229 to support parents when the local service is unavailable.

Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Service (EMCH)

This is an outreach Maternal and Child Health service which provides additional support for families and children. Referral to this Service can be made through your Maternal and Child Health Nurse.

• Early Parenting
• Children's Development
• Referrals to local support and health agencies

Babies in Hume

The Babies in Hume Program is a fun, interactive support and education program for all residents with new babies. The Babies in Hume© new parent support & education program includes:

• communication with babies
• sleep and settling in the early weeks
• nutrition (feeding in the early weeks and starting on solid foods)
• relationship changes and self care
• baby play
• safety and CPR (baby resuscitation)
• sleep and settling for older infants
• toddlers at 15 month and 2 ½ years
• play and social development

For more information about the Babies in Hume Program, please ask your Maternal and Child Health nurse.

Hume Family Support Program

The Maternal and Child Health Nurse can refer you to the program. Our Parent Support Workers will visit you in your home to provide advice, support and help with any concerns including:

• Feeding issues and sleep settling
• Behavioural issues

Locations of Maternal & Child Health Centres