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Breastfeeding Support Services

Our breastfeeding advice and support addresses all your breastfeeding concerns.

What we do

Our Community Health Nurses support you in your day-to-day needs. They are available for both home visits and centre-based appointments.

Who this service is for

This service is for:

  • antenatal and postnatal mother
  • families residing within the Moorabool Shire
  • women who have been booked to birth at Bacchus Marsh Hospital (even if transferred)
  • babies under 3 months of age
  • hospital employees.

Locations and opening hours

 

Bacchus Marsh and Melton Regional Hospital - Maternity unit

Days and times: Tuesdays and Fridays 8.00am - 4.30pm

More information

24-hour telephone support - Australian Breastfeeding Association 

Phone: 1800 686

Maternal and Child Health Help Line 

Phone: 12 22 29

In the case of a life threatening emergency, call 30020.
Emergency

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