Breastfeeding Support Services
Description of Service
Breastfeeding advice and support available to mothers with an experienced Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). All breastfeeding concerns addressed.
Location
Maternity unit - Bacchus Marsh Hospital
29-35 Grant St Bacchus Marsh
How to get an appointment:
Antenatal and postnatal mothers, 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.
Access hours are Tuesdays and Fridays 8.00am - 4.30pm
Cost of this service is nil.
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.
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
