Whitehorse Council's Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Service provides essential health and development assessments and care for all families living in Whitehorse with young children aged from birth to school age. 

After your baby is born, the hospital advises Whitehorse Council and a Maternal and Child Health Nurse will contact you to arrange a home visit. There is no charge for this service.

Please call our MCH administration team on 9837 1116 to book an appointment.

To speak with an MCH nurse, the 24 hour Maternal and Child Health Line is available on 13 22 29.

Our service provides:

• Child health and development checks from birth to 4 years
• Enhanced Home Visiting program 
• Lactation Clinic
• Sleep and Settling program 
• New Parent Groups for first time parents
• INFANT Program - Healthy eating and active play education
• Supported Playgroup 
• Advice and support 
• Referral to additional services when indicated

Information provided includes:

• Mothers' health and well-being
• Support for fathers
• Growth and health promotion
• Play and development
• Breastfeeding/Bottle feeding support
• Family planning
• Immunisation  
• Social connectedness
• Nutrition
• Speech
• Dental Care
• Support for families experiencing family violence
• Kindergarten Information
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