BiOC Child Health
What is a child health nurse?
A child health nurse is a registered nurse and/or midwife who has completed postgraduate studies in child and family health.
Child health nurses are part of our primary health care team. You can yarn with a child health nurse during your pregnancy, once your bub is born, and right up until they are 3 years old.
What can you expect from a child health nurse visit at the hub?
Our child health nurses may:
- check if they are due any immunisations.
- check on baby’s growth and development
- offer infant feeding advice and breastfeeding support
- offer advice on caring for premature infants
- guidance on sleeping and settling
- guidance on responsive parenting and the importance of play.
How do I get an appointment?
No referral is required – just yarn to your family support practitioner or ask reception to book you into an appointment at the clinic or have a yarn on the phone.
