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Breastfeeding Support Groups and Services

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Navigating the early days of breastfeeding can be both rewarding and challenging. There are many local breastfeeding support groups and services available to help you on your breastfeeding journey.

Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA)

Casey-Cardinia ABA Group
Join the group every Tuesday morning from 10am to 12pm at The Bridgewater Family and Community Centre in Berwick. Additionally, a special discussion group on feeding-related topics is held every third Friday of the month. For more information, visit www.breastfeeding.asn.au/local/vic/casey-cardinia-vic

Dandenong Group
Stay connected and participate in events by joining the Facebook group www.facebook.com/DandenongABA/
For more details, visit www.breastfeeding.asn.au/local/vic/dandenong-vic 

Dandenong Drop-In
Join the group every Wednesday morning from 10am to 2pm. Please note that a booking is required. To reserve your spot, access the bookings page by visiting www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wednesday-breastfeeding-drop-in-pre-june-2021-tickets-135790155009

Regional Health Service support

KWR-Kooweerup Regional Health Service

Infant Feeding Clinic  

Telephone: 5997 9674 (Mondays)

Website: kooweeruphospital.net.au/medical-services/early-parenting/infant-feeding-clinic

 

West Gippsland Healthcare Group  

Breastfeeding Support  

Location: 21 Landsborough St, Warragul  

Telephone: 5623 0672 (Mon-Fri 9am - 4pm by appointment)  

Website: wghg.com.au/our-services/maternity/breast-feeding-support/

 

St John of God Hospital

Offers a comprehensive 6-week lactation consultant support follow-up for women who give birth at the hospital. For more information visit www.sjog.org.au/our-services/maternity/breastfeeding-and-lactation

 

Eastern Health Sites Lactation Consultant Support Service

Postnatal support is available for the first three weeks after discharge from hospital care. For more information, visit www.easternhealth.org.au/service/lactation-support-unit/

For assistance, contact the following locations:

  • Angliss Hospital
    Room 2, Ward 3 East, Albert St, Upper Ferntree Gully  
    Telephone: 9764 6309 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)
     
  • Box Hill Hospital
    Box Hill Community Health Centre, Corner Station St and Riversdale Rd  
    Telephone: 8396 8385 (Monday - Friday)
     
  • Yarra Ranges Health/Lilydale
    25 Market St, Lilydale  
    Telephone: 8706 9601 (Wednesday and alternate Fridays)  

 

Monash Health Women’s  

GP Lactation Consultant - Breastfeeding Medicine Network Australia/New Zealand

Website: www.breastfeedingmed.com.au/vic

Telephone breastfeeding assistance is available for babies born at Monash Health in Dandenong and Casey. Call on Mondays and Wednesdays between 10am - 2pm on 0437126783. If you reach the voicemail, please leave a message, and your call will be returned. For immediate assistance, you can contact the Australian Breastfeeding Association’s 24/7 helpline on 1800686268.

Breast Pump Hire

To hire a hospital-grade breast pump at discounted rates for members, contact your local ASN breast pump hire officer on 0437006647 or email casey.cardiniaaba@gmail.com.

More details can be found on the website: www.breastfeeding.asn.au/node/25001/bph

Breastfeeding Support Helplines

Breastfeeding 24-Hour Helpline
Telephone: 1800 686 268  
Website: www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeeding-helpline

MCH Maternal Child Health 24-Hour Help Line
Telephone: 132 229

Pregnancy Birth Baby Hotline
Telephone: 1800 882 436 (Hours: 7am - 12 Midnight)

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