Child and Family Health Nursing
After discharge from the hospital or midwifery in the home, your ongoing care as new parents is continued by the Child and Family Health Nurses Child and Family Health Nursing Service – Mid North Coast Local Health District (nsw.gov.au)
Child and Family Health Clinics provide free services for all parents and carers of children from birth to 5 years of age.
Child and Family Health Nurses have specialist training in:
- infant feeding including breastfeeding, mixed and bottle feeding, solids and family foods
- sleeping, settling, SIDS and safety
- growth and development, assessment, and referrals
- Health and development checks for your child, to make sure they are on track to reach important milestones Learn the Signs. Act Early – First five years (nsw.gov.au)
- childhood immunisations
- behaviour support- crying, tantrums
- supporting parents to understand and enjoy their children and link with other local families
- postnatal depression support and link to services.
Child and Family Health Nurses provide evidence-based information, listen to your concerns, and help you plan for the next stage of your child’s development by working in partnership with you to meet your needs.
A referral to your local C&FHN should have occurred upon discharge, however if this didn’t occur don’t worry – you can also self-refer.