Postnatal care with Monash Women’s

Maternity care with Monash Women’s doesn’t stop after pregnancy and birth. Learn about our postnatal care services and support provided to women and their families.

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After caesarean birth

Information on care for women who have had a caesarean section.

Breastfeeding support

Learn about our lactation support and Monash Health’s breastfeeding policy.

Physiotherapy

Information on physiotherapy provided to women to support recovery after childbirth.

Hospital in the home (HITH) maternity

HITH care is available to postnatal women as an alternative to staying in hospital.

Extended postnatal care

Monash Women’s provides midwifery follow-up at home to ensure all is well with you, and your baby.

Monash Newborn

Care at the very start of life for those who need it most.

Complicated / traumatic birth

Birth does not always go to plan, Monash Women’s is here to help.

Pregnancy and baby loss

Caring for women and families who are experiencing loss.

Resources on postnatal care

Helpful information for women who have recently given birth and parents with newborns.

Murrembek Casey Early Parenting Centre

Support programs for parents of newborns and young children