Werribee · St Albans · Craigieburn
(03) 8001 7170
Western Specialist Centre

Failure to thrive

Investigation of infants and children who aren't gaining weight or growing as expected.

Mother playing with her baby at home
What we help with

Common reasons families come to us

  • Poor infant weight gain
  • Feeding difficulties
  • Nutritional assessment
  • Underlying medical review
Our care approach

How this consultation works

A structured paediatric review with dietitian input, ruling out medical causes and building a growth-support plan.

A note for the festive season

Season’s greetings

The team at Western Specialist Centre wishes you and your families a joyful festive season and a safe and happy 2027!

Our practice closes
24 December 2026at 1:00 pm
We reopen
6 January 2027at 9:00 am

We will respond to your enquiries as soon as possible after we return.

For medical concerns or prescription requests during our closure, please contact your GP.

For a medical emergency, call 000 or attend your nearest emergency department.