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Breastfeeding Support
Address: 21 Landsborough Street, Warragul 3820
Phone: (03) 5623 0672
Breastfeeding Support is designed to assist you to feed your baby successfully.
How breastfeeding support can help you
Breastfeeding support offers the services of a lactation consultant in a warm and friendly environment.
The clinic aims to:
- provide assistance and information to enhance a mother’s ability to successfully breastfeed
- promote self-confidence and satisfaction in mothers wishing to breastfeed
- promote the health and nutrition of both mother and her baby
- provide assistance and information regarding settling techniques
Who may attend
- parents experiencing feeding / parenting difficulties with babies
- mothers who are experiencing problems and require extra assistance to successfully breastfeed their baby
- parents with unsettled babies
How to access breastfeeding support
Families may self-refer or be referred by:
- antenatal clinic staff
- hospital staff
- district nurse
- maternal and child health nurse
- general practitioner
- paediatrician
- obstetrician
What you should bring
- your child health record book
- nappies and a change of clothes for baby
- pram (for baby to sleep in)
- toys for other children
- plastic bag for soiled nappies
- you are welcome to bring your own lunch, snacks and drinks
The program is open Monday – Friday 9.00am – 4.00pm by appointment
Telephone (03) 5623 0672 to:
- make an appointment, or to obtain advice
- leave a message on the answering machine, if consultant unavailable
- obtain emergency numbers
Alternatively, you can also email breastfeeding.support@wghg.com.au.