Macclesfield Maternity & Neonatal Unit

03/06/2026

☎️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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02/06/2026

☕💛 You’re Invited to Our Neonatal Coffee Morning 💛☕

Join us for a relaxed and supportive coffee morning designed especially for families who have experienced time on the neonatal unit.

Whether your journey was recent or a little while ago, this is a safe space to:
✨ Meet other parents who truly understand
✨ Share experiences (if you want to)
✨ Ask questions or just enjoy a chat and a cuppa
✨ Connect with our neonatal team in a friendly, informal setting

No pressure, no expectations, just support, conversation, and community 💛

📅 Friday 12th June
⏰ 09:30 – 11:30 AM
📍 Ash grove family hub, Macclesfield, SK11 7TD

Spaces are limited, so please book your place by emailing:
📧 [email protected]

We’d love to see you there 💛

01/06/2026

Child Safety Week 2026 runs from Monday 1st to Sunday 7th June. It’s a chance for families to build confidence and skills in managing the real risks to children’s safety.
Please join in however you can.

Make sure you’re following Child Accident Prevention Trust on Facebook. Child Accident Prevention Trust

Sign up to be the first to know what’s happening, how you can get involved and where to download all our free resources: https://capt.org.uk/sign-up/

Like and share this post with your friends, family and colleagues to encourage them to sign up too
Download their free parent pack full of top tips: https://capt.org.uk/resources/parents-pack/

01/06/2026

Wishing Katie one of our amazing SCBU superstars the very best of luck. 🤞🏼 We are right behind you!

Good luck to Katie who is starting her 70 miles in June challenge to raise funds for the Special Care Baby Unit at MDGH👏

Katie said, “My twin boys Ronnie and Ray are now 7 months old. They had an early arrival in Macclesfield Hospital when they arrived at 35weeks+1 day and they stayed within the special care unit for 17 days. The care was incredible, my partner Luke and I are always so thankful for the care we received."

"I wanted to try and give back in some way so I thought I would take on a challenge of walking 70 miles in June. Please donate, it’s for such a special cause for premature babies, which is very close to my heart for Ronnie and Ray. Whether it’s as little as a £1, let’s raise money for the Special Care Baby Unit in Macclesfield.”

To donate to Katies fundraiser, visit https://ow.ly/Val350YZoEq

Macclesfield Maternity & Neonatal Unit

01/06/2026

Are you expecting a baby or know someone who is? Join the Family Hub “Meet the Team Baby Shower” and discover the services available across Cheshire East to support you and your baby throughout pregnancy and beyond.

This is a great opportunity to meet professionals and ask questions in a friendly, relaxed environment.

You’ll have the chance to meet:
👶 Midwives
👶 Health Visitors
👶 Family Hub Staff
👶 Libraries Team
👶 Perinatal Mental Health Services
👶 Cherubs
👶 Maternity & Neonatal Voice Partnership (MNVP)

Advice and information available on:
✨ Infant feeding
✨ Safe sleep
✨ Childcare
✨ Hospital bag essentials – what to pack
✨ And much more!

📍 Ash Grove Family Hub (SK11 7TD) – Wednesday 20th May | 3:30–4:30pm
📍 Oakenclough Family Hub (SK9 2PZ) – Friday 26th June | 10:00–11:00am
📍 Congleton Family Hub (CW12 3AH) – Tuesday 21st July | 3:30–4:30pm

Please see the attached poster for full details and help us spread the word by sharing with families who may benefit 💕

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

Get your maternity exemption certificate instantly by email. It entitles you to free NHS prescriptions.

Ask your midwife or health visitor about a digital certificate today
➡️ https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/matex

29/05/2026

June marks the beginning of Breastfeeding Awareness Month. This month along with some celebration events in our groups we will be holding our annual service review. This is a chance for us to feedback on our current Cherubs service and get feedback from professionals and parents using our service.

If you would like to attend please message and we can send you a zoom link to join.

28/05/2026

Please see the dates below for Sam to be at Congleton Cherubs to help with your sling needs. For other events in the local area please check Sam's website:
https://www.chesterslinglibrary.co.uk/booking/

27/05/2026