Overview
The specialist doctor will talk to you about any follow up tests your baby had to have after going home from the special care nursery. Your baby’s height and weight will be checked by the nurse during your appointment.
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Getting here
Find us at:
Werribee Mercy Hospital
300 Princes Highway
Werribee Victoria 3030
On-site signage and indicators
Look for the Outpatient Clinics, Reception 2. Follow the yellow line and look for Reception 2 signs on-site.
Opening hours
The Paediatric Review Clinic runs on:
- Monday, 9am-4:30pm
- Friday, 1:30-4:30pm.
Your appointment
What to do before
General information about your outpatient clinic appointment is included in the Outpatient Clinics building page along with details on how to find us. Additional information is included below for this clinic.
What to bring
Please bring a blanket to wrap your baby.
What to expect on the day
You will see the nurse for your baby to be weighed before you see the doctor.
More information
Team Composition
During your experience you may be supported by:
- a nurse
- a peadiatrician
For health professionals
The Paediatric Review Clinic only accepts internal referrals. This clinic sees babies who have been discharged from Werribee Mercy Hospital Special Care Nursery for follow up review.
Procedural information
No procedures are undertaken in the paediatric clinic.
What/when you should refer to us
Babies born at Werribee Mercy Hospital, who have had an admission to the special care nursery.
What/when you should not refer to us
Do not refer:
-babies not born at Werribee Mercy Hospital
-growth and development reviews
-tongue ties
-follow up of hip ultrasounds. Please refer to the Paediatric Telehealth Clinic.
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