Your baby has regular progress check-ups with our Maternal and Child Health nurses, who are always helpful in answering any questions you have.
Maternal and child health
Maternal and Child Health nurses, who are also known as MCH nurses, are registered general nurses with postgraduate qualifications in midwifery and child health.
Our nurses will:
- assess your child’s health, development and wellbeing
- listen to your parenting experiences and any concerns
- provide guidance, emotional support and education on childhood illnesses and behaviour
The service is free and confidential.
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First-time parent groups are a terrific way to meet new parents like you who will have babies around the same age.
We run free sleep and settling sessions for parents and carers of newborn babies to toddlers (1—3 years old).
Your MCH nurse can help with breastfeeding or other feeding issues.
There are trustworthy places you can phone or go online to find answers. Get help or advice for children from newborns to teenagers.
Locate Maternal and Child Health Centres near you.