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Macclesfield Maternity & Neonatal Unit, Victoria Road,BL, Macclesfield (2026)

29/01/2026

Home Blood Pressure Monitoring 🩺

Good Morning

🔹Do you have a home blood pressure monitor?

🔹Was your home blood pressure monitor on lend from us?

We are politely asking that if you have a blood pressure monitor on lend from us that you no longer use please could you return at your convenience or contact to arrange a return.

Please call
☎️ 01625 661160 or 01625 661145

Many Thanks for your understanding

East Cheshire NHS Trust
Macclesfield Maternity Voices Partnership

28/01/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT PRODUCT RECALL NOTICE 🚨

Aptamil First Infant Formula 800g

As a precaution, Aptamil has issued a recall of an isolated batch of Aptamil First Infant Formula 800g.

Affected product details:
• Expiry date: 31/10/2026
• Sale period: May – July 2025

👉 No other batches are affected by this recall.

Families who have purchased this product are advised to return it to the store of purchase for a full refund, with or without a receipt.

For further information or support, please contact the Aptamil Careline:
• 📞 0800 996 1000
• 🌐 www.aptaclub.co.uk

If you have concerns about feeding your baby, please speak to a member of the maternity or neonatal care team.

28/01/2026

☎️When to Call Your Midwife or GP During Pregnancy ☎️

Your health and your baby’s health are so important. Please call your midwife or GP straight away if you experience any of the following at 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 of your pregnancy:

🚨 Spotting or bleeding
🚨 Sharp or ongoing abdominal pain
🚨 Vomiting all or most food
🚨 Leaking fluid from the va**na
🚨 Persistent severe headache
🚨 Swelling in face, hands, or legs
🚨 Cramps in your lower back or pelvic area
🚨 Itching (especially on hands and feet)
🚨 Painful urination
🚨 Blurred vision or seeing spots
🚨 Baby’s movements slowing down or changing
🚨 High temperature (above 37.5°C)
🚨 Or simply if something doesn’t feel right

💗 Trust your instincts, if you are worried, please reach out. We are here to support you and your baby every step of the way.

Maternity Triage ☎️ 01625 661857

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27/01/2026

🌍 World Pumping Day 🌍

Today we recognise the vital role breast milk pumping plays in caring for babies in our Special Care Baby Unit 🤍

For many of our families, pumping is the first step in providing breast milk while their baby grows stronger. Expressed breast milk supports digestion, immunity, brain development, and helps protect our most vulnerable babies during their early days and weeks of life.

In our SCBU, pumping allows parents to:
✨Provide vital nutrition when babies are not yet ready to feed at the breast
💛 Establish and protect milk supply
👶 Support growth, development, and recovery
🤱 Stay connected to their baby’s care journey

Today, we celebrate the commitment, resilience, and love shown by every parent who pumps for their baby. You are doing something incredibly powerful.

East Cheshire NHS Trust
Macclesfield Maternity Voices Partnership

26/01/2026

💛 SCBU Coffee Morning, You’re Invited ☕️

We’d love to welcome our SCBU families back for a relaxed coffee morning , a chance to reconnect, share stories, and enjoy a cuppa with others who truly understand the journey 💬💛

📅 Friday 13th February
🕤 9.30–11.30am
📍 Ash Grove Family Hub, Macclesfield (SK11 7TD)

Whether your time on the Special Care Baby Unit was recent or some time ago, you’ll always be part of our SCBU family. Babies, toddlers, and little ones very welcome 👶🧸

📧 To book your place:
Please email ecn-tr.scbu@nhs.net

We can’t wait to see you there 💛

22/01/2026

💙 Dads Matter Too: Support for New & Expectant Fathers 💙

Becoming a dad is an incredible journey, but it can also be overwhelming especially when it comes to emotional wellbeing and feeling confident in your new role. Too often, fathers don’t get the same support that’s offered to mums, even though mental health challenges like anxiety and postnatal depression can affect dads too.

That’s where Dad Matters comes in a free, confidential support programme powered by Home-Start that helps dads:
🤝 Build strong bonds with their babies
🧠 Talk about how they’re feeling
👨‍👧 Access 1-to-1 peer support, groups and workshops
📍Find practical help during pregnancy and early parenthood

Whether you’re expecting, in the first months with your baby, or feeling isolated or unsure about fatherhood support is out there. ❤️

📣 Let’s normalise talking about dad mental health because when dads are supported, whole families thrive. 👶👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

East Cheshire NHS Trust
Macclesfield Maternity Voices Partnership

21/01/2026

📌 Mental Health Support Spotlight, SMILE Group 💛

For many parents, early parenthood can bring joy and challenges. Sometimes those challenges include mental health difficulties such as anxiety, postnatal depression or feelings of isolation whether during pregnancy or after birth and neonatal care.

Smile Group is a local perinatal mental health charity in Cheshire East supporting families through these experiences.

✨ How Smile Group can help:
• Peer support groups across Crewe, Congleton and Macclesfield a chance to connect with other parents in a safe, welcoming space.
• One-to-one home visits for those who find it hard to get out.
• Talk therapy with supportive, person-centred counsellors (no referral needed).
• Monthly family sessions where families can meet and take part in activities together.

🤍 You’re not alone, having others to talk to who understand can make a real difference in your mental wellbeing.

📩 To find out more or to access support: visit smilegroup.org.uk or email hello@smilegroup.org.uk.

East Cheshire NHS Trust
Macclesfield Maternity Voices Partnership

20/01/2026

💛 Mental Health Support in East Cheshire 💛

Becoming a parent can be joyful but it can also feel overwhelming, emotional, and exhausting.
If you’re struggling after having a baby, please know you are not alone and support is available.

In East Cheshire, postnatal parents can access free, confidential Talking Therapies, including support for:
• Low mood or depression
• Anxiety or panic
• Birth trauma
• Feeling overwhelmed after having a baby

🌱 Talking Therapies Eastern Cheshire (provided by The Big Life Group) offers evidence-based support and you can self-refer online no GP appointment needed.

🔗 Find out more or refer yourself here:
👉 https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/service/talking-therapies-eastern-cheshire/

You don’t have to wait until things feel unbearable reaching out early can really help.

💬 If you’re unsure where to start, speak to your midwife, health visitor, or GP.
💛 You deserve support, care, and understanding.

East Cheshire NHS Trust
Macclesfield Maternity Voices Partnership

19/01/2026

January Check-In: How Are You, Really?

January can feel heavy.
Shorter days, less sleep, and the emotional comedown after birth or a neonatal journey can all take their toll.

January can be a tough month, especially during pregnancy, after birth, or following time in neonatal care.

This week, we’re taking a moment to pause and check in.

If you’re feeling low, overwhelmed, anxious, or “fine but not really”, please know you’re not alone. These feelings are common, and support is available.

💛 If you’re struggling, we encourage you to reach out. speak to your midwife, health visitor or GP, or access local support services. You don’t have to cope on your own.

Over the coming days, we’ll be sharing local and national mental health support for mums, dads, partners and families.

East Cheshire NHS Trust
Macclesfield Maternity & Neonatal Unit

15/01/2026

✨ Baby and Beyond, Antenatal & Postnatal Support ✨
Expecting a baby? Join our Baby and Beyond session led by our friendly Start for Life practitioners 💕
These one-off antenatal sessions are available between 28–40 weeks of pregnancy and give you the chance to:
👶 Connect with other expectant parents
✨Get ready for baby
🤍 Learn about the support available to you and your family

Upcoming sessions:
📍 Ash Grove Family Hub - 12/1, 2/2 & 2/3 | 4:30–5:30pm
📍 Oakenclough Family Hub - 22/1, 12/2 & 12/3 | 9:30–10:30am
📍 Congleton Family Hub - 6/2 & 6/3 | 9:30–10:30am

✨ After baby arrives, you’ll be invited back when your little one is 6–8 weeks old for a special 3-week postnatal group, exploring:
🎶 Stories, songs and rhymes
🎨 Sensory and messy play
🧠 Supporting your baby’s development through play and communication

📧 For more information, contact: startforlifenorth@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Please like, share, and tag anyone who might benefit 💬💞

Cheshire East Family Hubs North
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Macclesfield Maternity Voices Partnership

09/01/2026

✨🌟Feedback Friday 🌟✨

“I gave birth at Macclesfield Hospital on Monday 29th December, via elective c-section.
I had previously experienced a very traumatic birth at Wythenshawe hospital so I had a care plan in place for this birth and what an amazing experience I had.
From start to finish, the staff were kind and understanding. I felt they always went above and beyond to make me feel at ease, taking time to explain things in more detail than necessary to help calm my anxieties whilst also providing me with the information that I needed.
My experience at Macclesfield was second to none and I would recommend it to absolutely anyone. I want to say a special thank you to midwife Becky who welcomed us in and made me feel so at ease when I was extremely anxious, midwife Katy who looked after us so well during the c-section, Dr Wutt who made it clear she had read the care plan and was going to do her best to make the experience as easy as possible and to all of the midwives and care assistants who looked after us on the ward afterwards.

Everyone at Macclesfield made the experience so magical and I will forever be grateful to have had such a positive birth experience after such a traumatic experience the first time”

Congratulations and welcome to the world

Thank you for your feedback

East Cheshire NHS Trust
Macclesfield Maternity Voices Partnership

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08/01/2026

🚨 Important Infant Formula Safety Update SMA Products 🚨

We want to make parents and carers aware of a voluntary recall issued by Nestlé for specific batches of SMA infant and follow on formula.

🍼 What should parents do?
• Check the batch code on the base of powdered formula tins or on the packaging of ready-to-feed products
• Do not use the product if it matches an affected batch
• Dispose of the formula safely
• Contact Nestlé for a refund and further guidance

Full list of affected batch numbers can be found on Nestlé website.

📞 Support & refunds:
Nestlé Careline (UK): 0800 081 81 80
Or visit: nestle.co.uk/getintouch

👶 When to seek advice:
If your baby has consumed one of the affected batches and you have any concerns about their health, please contact your midwife, GP, or health visitor.

All other SMA products and non-affected batches remain safe to use.

Please share this post to help keep families informed.

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