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Maternal and Child Health Services
Please note: The East Brighton Maternal and Child Health Centre is currently closed for renovations. The centre will re-open on Thursday 28 January 2010.
During this time, the Baby Capsule Service and the Maternal and Child Health Service will operate from the North Brighton Children's Centre. All appointments must be made by calling 9599 4755. Clients wishing to use the 'open sessions' can attend other centres in Bayside.
Bayside's Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service is a free service available to all families with children from birth to six years of age. Maternal and Child Health nurses provide advice, information, education and general health monitoring.
The Maternal and Child Health Service offers families information, guidance and support on issues that include:
The Maternal and Child Health Service also a range of courses including:
For more information on the range of services available, view the Maternal and Child Health Services brochure.
How do I contact my local Maternal and Child Health nurse? It is a good idea to visit your local Maternal and Child Health Centre and meet the nurses during your pregnancy.
Baby Steps Program 'Building Confidence for New Parents' The free of charge Baby Steps Program 'Building Confidence for New Parents' provides parents with the opportunity to spend a day in a specially created supportive environment to meet and share with other parents and learn confidence building skills. Assistance can be provided with understanding infant cues, feeding, settling, establishing routines and enhancing positive relationships. During visits to the Maternal and Child Health Centre, your nurse can explain this service to you. Together you will fill in a Referral Form. You will then receive a telephone call from the Maternal and Health Outreach Staff to set the date of your session. The program will be held on Wednesdays from 9am to 4pm at Sandringham East Maternal and Child Health Centre, 66 Grange Road, Sandringham. Parents must bring:
For more information, view the Baby Steps: Building Confidence Service brochure.
Bayside's Baby Capsule Hire Service has been operating for 12 years and has more than 200 capsules available for hire. For further information or to make a booking, contact Council on 9599 4755. A Baby Capsule Hire Service brochure is also available. Recent parents Home Cleaning Service The Home Cleaning Service is an initiative of Bayside City Council for all new parents living in Bayside to aid their emotional and physical recovery after childbirth. This service is available to all families in Bayside with children under 12 months of age. Charges apply as determined by household income self-declaration. For more information, view the Recent Mothers Home Cleaning Service brochure.
Key Ages and Stages provides a schedule of development assessments for your child (e.g. checking weight, height). Visits are generally conducted at the following ages:
You can make an appointment for a Key Ages and Stages visit by contacting 9599 4755.
FAQs Q. How does the Maternal and Child Health Nurse know about your new baby? A. At the time of your baby's birth, the midwife completes a delivery summary and a birth notification form. This birth notification form is sent to the Maternal and Child Health Nurse in the municipality where you reside. On receiving the birth notice, the Maternal and Child Health Nurse will contact you by phone and offer you a home visit as part of the Maternal and Child Health Program.
11-Jan-2010
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