Maternal and child health visit 2: 2 weeks old

This is usually your first visit at your local maternal and child health (MCH) centre.

All family members are welcome at your maternal and child health appointments. Please remember to bring your green book and nappy bag!

24-hour MCH line: Call 13 22 29 to talk with a qualified MCH nurse. In an emergency, call triple zero (000). More on who to call in a crisis.

What happens at my 2-week visit?

At your 2-week visit, your family and MCH nurse will: 

  • Go through a physical, growth and developmental check for your baby, including weighing. 
  • Talk about your baby's feeding, safe sleeping recommendations and sleep area. 
  • Talk about how you and your family are feeling, and where to find support if needed. 
  • Learn more about parenting groups. 
  • Check your baby's birth has been registered. 
  • Share links to parenting information. List below. 

Next visit: 4 weeks old.

Please note there is no video recording or photography at MCH appointments.

More information: Maternal and child health - visit 2 - two week visit

Council support for parents

More links and support

Your MCH nurse may share some of these evidence-based resources and support services during your appointment. 

You'll also find more resources in your green book. 

MCH line (13 22 29) 

A 24-hour maternal and child health (MCH) phone line where you can talk to a qualified maternal and child health nurse about any concerns. 

MCH app

Download it onto your phone from the Victorian Government's website.

Resources for looking after your baby

Raising Children Network : sleep, feeding, crying, tummy time, baby massage, more

Newborns breastfeeding and bottle-feeding

Newborns behaviour

Newborns connecting and communicating

Crying babies: what to do

Newborns health and daily care

Tummy time for babies: in pictures

Baby massage guide in pictures

Newborns sleep

Better Health Channel : nutrition, colic, reflux, rash, immunisation, more

Breastfeeding

Bottle feeding - nutrition and safety

Colic

Infant reflux

Nappy rash

Childhood immunisation

Typical sleep behaviour for newborns (0 to 3 months)

Royal Children's Hospital : health and safety, fever, crying, skincare, more

Red Nose : safe sleep, room temperature, wrapping, sleep bags

Kids Safe Victoria : safe sleep, car seats, product safety, water safety, more

 

Resources for looking after yourself

Royal Women's Hospital : breastfeeding, pelvic floor, bonding

National Continence Helpline

One in three women who ever had a baby wet themselves

Australian Breastfeeding Association : early months, attachment, support, helpline, more

Raising Children Network : wellbeing, mental health and depression

Better Health Channel : relationships and partners

Parenthood and your relationship

SMS4Dads : support for fathers and father figures

 

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