Breastfeeding Support Services
Description of Service
Breastfeeding support is available for mothers experiencing any difficulties during their breastfeeding journey with an experienced Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). The service is available for women that have birthed at Western Health up until six (6) weeks of age.
Antenatal breastfeeding support classes are also available for Mothers wishing to learn about breastfeeding or Mothers who have previous breastfeeding concerns.
Location
Maternity unit - Bacchus Marsh Hospital
29-35 Grant St Bacchus Marsh
How to get an appointment:
Referrals are accepted from General Practitioner's (GPs), Maternal Child Health Nurse (MCHN), Midwives and Self-Referrals via email: info@djhs.org.au (Subject Heading Attention: Breastfeeding services) or voicemail: 53679873.
Antenatal breastfeeding classes may be arranged through the receptionist at your Antenatal clinic appointments
- 10 Turner St Clinic
- Melton Health
There is no cost to this service
Availability hours are Tuesdays and Fridays 8.00am - 4.30pm
Resources
Australian Breastfeeding Association
Breastfeeding hotline - 1800 686 268 (24 hour/day, 7 days/week)
Maternal and Child Health Help Line Phone: 13 22 29
www.education.vic.gov.au/parents/services-for-parents/Pages/mch.aspx
APP - Breastfeeding How To
APP - Mum2mum
Melton Breastfeeding Support
Melton City Council
Referral source: GP/Self/MCHN
Referral email: lactation@melton.vic.gov.au
Phone enquiries: 9747-5462
Open to LGA residents
Moorabool Breastfeeding
MCHN
Referral source: GP/Self/MCHN
Phone referral: 5366-7100
Open to LGA residents
Werribee Breastfeeding drop –in service
Rita Douglas Health Centre
Phone enquiries: 9742-8148
Open to all breastfeeding women
Macedon Ranges Maternal and Child Health Services
Cobaw Community Hub
Referral source: GP/Self/MCHN
Phone enquiries: 5422-0281
Open to LGA residents
