South Tees Maternity Services

11/03/2026

New sessions from Monday 16th March 🗓️
All sessions are FREE
Book your space today! Follow the information in the links below 👇

The Village is a free, welcoming space for parents, carers, and babies under one — from pregnancy through your baby’s first year.

05/03/2026

03/03/2026

Here is some information about the screening tests available for you and your baby 💞

This video shows which tests are available during pregnancy and after your baby has been born. Screening tests are always a choice. Find out which tests are ...

02/03/2026

A brilliant example of how a small tweak to positioning can make a huge difference 👏

A deeper latch is usually much more comfortable, it will help your baby to feed more efficiently (more milk in less time) and will help your body to make the right amount of milk for your baby 💛 🎥

18/02/2026

Not sure what to say to support a parent or carer running on little sleep? 💤👶

Sometimes the smallest words or offers of kindness can make a really big difference.

Swipe for simple phrases that every struggling parent or carer would love to hear!

To understand exactly how parents or carers to young babies might feel, click through to ’s sleep deprivation webpage: link in their bio 💜

13/02/2026

🍼 Struggling to find milk for your formula-fed baby because of the ?

TOP TIPS
🤱 If you’re mixed feeding, more if you can

1️⃣ You can use any first infant formula for 0-12 months, whether powdered or liquid – they all provide the nutrients your baby needs. You may notice changes in your baby’s poo but switching between first infant formulas is safe

2️⃣ Follow on formula can be used for 6-12 months (whether powdered or liquid) but NEVER give follow-on formula to babies under 6 months old

3️⃣ 4️⃣ NEVER give growing up or toddler milks or drinks to babies under 12 months

❌ Be aware that no formula milks are necessary at all for children over 12 months

❗ Only use a specialised formula milk (lactose-free, anti-reflux, comfort) on the advice of a medical professional

REMEMBER
🦠 Powdered formula milks are NOT STERILE: Always follow the NHS advice on making up and storing formula to minimise the risk of bacterial contamination which can make your baby sick.

🤖 Formula preparation machines often do not produce water that is hot enough to kill any bacteria in the formula powder, so it’s best to avoid using them at all.

For more *independent*, expert information on formula for parents who use formula to feed their babies, see www.firststepsnutrition.org/parents-carers

NHS Food Standards Agency Professor Amy Brown - Breastfeeding Uncovered National Breastfeeding Helpline UK Institute of Health Visiting

10/02/2026

Repost • With the ongoing news about infant formula recalls, The Food Standards Agency () now has a page dedicated to the latest information on the formula recalls.

You can find this on the ‘Using infant formula to feed your baby’ page of our website.

also has information and advice for parents/carers and health professionals, on the ‘News’ page of their website.

We know this can be a worrying time for parents. If you need infant feeding support, please call our - 24/7

✨Please share✨

[ID: Latest recall information updated Feb 6th 2026. Following ongoing news about infant formula recalls, we want to assure parents that it is safe for them to switch to another brand. There is no evidence that switching formulas does any harm. If you are using a specialised formula, please speak to your health professional about a suitable alternative. Please check the Food Standards Agency website for the most up-to-date recall information]

03/02/2026

We will be having some essentials work carried out in the Antenatal Clinic & Ultrasound department at James Cook site, week commencing 23/2/26 for approximately 4 weeks.

We ask that anyone who does not need to accompany you to your appointment, to please remain at home as space will be limited.

There will be volunteers around the department to help you with checking in on the kiosks.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

27/01/2026

25/01/2026

‼️A further recall of infant formula: please check batches before using ‼️

Danone is recalling Aptamil First Infant Formula because cereulide toxin has been found in the product. The product listed below is on sale in the UK.

23/01/2026

Do you recognise these friendly faces?

We are proud to work so closely with such a fabulous team 👏

A BIG hello 👋 from Kathryn, Sarah, Laurieann and Marianne, members of the Infant Feeding Team in our Health Visiting service.

Some of the faces you may meet if you attend the breastfeeding drop-in at:

📍Redcar Coast Family Hub 🗓Wednesdays 🕦 11:30am-1pm.

For anyone who is experiencing any breastfeeding challenges.

Please share, if you know someone who would benefit from support - thank you 🙏