When Roisin gave birth to her first baby, this service became a lifesaver. Now there are concerns it might be closed
When Roisin McNaney gave birth to her first baby seven weeks ago, she would love to have a mother of her own. But Ms McNaney’s mother, and the rest of her family, returned to Ireland. Key points: The City of Melbourne intends to sell the building where the Australian Midwife and Mother operates The clinic offers services including breastfeeding support, counselling, physiotherapy and child care Council says there is a free maternal and child health center nearby “I think you have a romantic view of what it’s like to have your first baby and then when reality hits, it’s a very different experience,” she said. She has support near Kensington, in northern Melbourne, from Australian Midwives and Mothers (MAMA). But Melbourne City Council, which owns the building where MAMA operates, has announced its intention to sell the building as it does not fit into its strategic plan. MAMA, which started 11 years ago as Melbourne’s first private midwifery service, offers a wide range of services inc