Phone our Lactation Consultant on 0438 597 560
This is a part time program run by a Maternal & Child Health Nurse who is an internationally certified Lactation Consultant.
Concerns about feeding can be discussed and observed with assistance given as necessary, to suit individual family needs.
The service has a relaxed, flexible approach with follow up and review by telephone or a return visit, if required.
A referral with other health professionals can be arranged if required.
To talk to a Lactation Consultant, please phone 0438 597 560.
Please note: this is a free service for all Kingston residents.
The City of Kingston breastfeeding support service is part of the Maternal & Child Health service providing information and assistance for families with breastfeeding concerns.
Feed and chat drop in session
Due to the tightening restrictions, Feed & Chat drop in is not currently operating. The lactation consultants continue to offer short in-home consultations with telehealth support under safe COVID conditions.
Please contact your MCH nurse or call 0438 597 560 for further information.
Chelsea Maternal & Child Health Centre
312 Station Street, Chelsea
Sessions on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 2:30pm – 4pm.
Thursday
2:30pm - 4pm |
| March |
4th |
18th |
| April |
1st |
15th |
| May |
6th |
20th |
| June |
3rd |
17th |
| July |
1st |
15th |
| August |
5th |
19th |
| September |
2nd |
16th |
| October |
7th |
21st |
| November |
4th |
18th |
| December |
2nd |
16th |
Cheltenham Maternal & Child Health Centre
47 Farm Road, Cheltenham
Sessions on the second and fourth Monday of the month from 2.30pm – 4pm.
Monday
2.30pm - 4pm |
| March |
Labour Day |
22nd |
| April |
12th |
26th |
| May |
10th |
24th |
| June |
Queen's Birthday |
28th |
| July |
12th |
26th |
| August |
9th |
23rd |
| September |
13th |
27th |
| October |
11th |
25th |
| November |
8th |
22nd |
| December |
13th |
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