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Your First MCH appointment
Congratulations again on the birth of your baby!

Maternal and child health nurses assess the health and development of babies and children from birth until pre-school age, as well as sharing resources to support the parents/carers of babies and children. Whilst our title is ‘maternal’ and child health, this is a service for all mothers, fathers, parents and carers of young children.

Maternal and Child Health Nurses are Division 1 Registered Nurses (Ba Nsg) + Registered Midwives.

The registration body is Australian Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA)

MCHN hold 2 Post Graduate Diplomas: 1.  Midwifery and 2.  Child and Family Health.

Handout information

Please find below the handout information for your MCH appointment, which can also be found on the Victorian Government's Better Health Channel.

City of Yarra - MCH - Client Handbook10 MB City of Yarra - MCH - Healthy Relationships87 KB City of Yarra - MCH - Extended information sharing fact sheet 185 KB Maternal and child health - first visit at home249 KB Making the most of childhood - The importance of the early years1 MB RCH - Nutrition - Breastfeeding977 KB It's not okay to shake babies488 KB Red Nose - Safe Sleeping349 KB MCH - Safe Sleeping Checklist109 KB Kidsafe - Child Car Seats Awareness620 KB Kidsafe - Dogs + Kids Awareness731 KB NIP - Childhood Vaccination Brochure465 KB Parent Support in Victoria ｜ Family and Child | Service Victoria Safe Seats, Safe Kids
Further Information

Additional City of Yarra programs and services can be found below:

Immunisation
Use our free drop-in immunisation service. See what vaccines are available and what to bring. Find clinic locations, session times and information for children.
Parenting information and support services
At our parenting information sessions, we provide you with a range of information and practical tools to help you on your parenting journey.
Family Support
Find programs and services if your child has additional needs. See parenting programs, book financial counselling, get family violence help, join parent groups.
Childcare
Our childcare centres offer long day care, occasional care and kindergarten programs.
Other supports

For all general information about babies, young children and parenting, the Raising Children Network is the best place to start.

You can also find information for new dads using the following link- Info & Tips for New Dads - SMS4dads

If you need to talk to an MCH nurse before your next appointment, please call the state-wide MCH line on 13 22 29, available twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week, or visit your GP if you have concerns about your child’s health.

Maternal & Child Health Feedback

Our service's continued improvement would not be possible without your feedback. We invite you to complete our feedback form. You are also welcome to contact us directly by email; [email protected] or by phone; 0392055599 and ask to speak with a Team Leader.