NHS Orkney Balfour Maternity

19/04/2026

AQUANATAL😄💦

Good news — classes are BACK!
🤰 Aquanatal
🗓 Tuesdays
⏰ 17:40

Stromness swimming pool

Come for the gentle exercise, float and stretch!

see you all Tuesday 🥰

03/04/2026

Click on the photo to spot the difference 🥰

Join us in welcoming Thea Heather Peace to the Maternity baby crew. Congratulations to Theresa & Kieran. A perfect Mothers Day present 💝

Also, we wish Rhiannon a very happy Maternity leave, with her last shift tomorrow! 💖💙

We can’t wait to update you all with a picture of our 3 lovely midwife mums and babies in the next month or so 🫶🏼

01/04/2026

Our own MSW Helga, has done an amazing job of walking 100km last month to raise funds for the charity Sands. The link is still open if anyone else would like to donate.

I’m walking 100k in March for every much-loved baby sadly not here today. Anything you’re able to donate truly means so much – I’m only £-34.69 off my target. Thank you

31/03/2026

🥰 We love to help any aspiring midwives 🙂

A group of pupils from Stromness Academy have recently taken part in a programme to gain an insight into a career as a midwife.

Developed and delivered in partnership with NHS Orkney , the Midwifery Insight Programme was offered to pupils who are interested in becoming a midwife when they leave school. The programme aims to help them learn more about the role of a midwife and help them gain knowledge that will be beneficial for a college, UCAS or job application and interviews.

The first part of the programme saw the pupils taking part in the Solihull Course for Young People, which was delivered by staff from Orkney Islands Council’s Early Years Team. The course gives an insight into early child development and looks at the importance of pre-conception health and how babies’ brains develop.

Pupils were then able to observe Parentcraft classes, which are delivered by a midwife and attended by expectant mum and their partners. Attending Parentcraft classes helped them to learn more about labour and delivery.

The programme concluded with a visit and tour of the maternity unit where pupils were able to see the clinical environment midwives work in and learn more about some of the activities midwives undertake as part of their duties. Pupils were also able to ask questions and learn more about the different routes into a career as a midwife.

Thank you to NHS Orkney staff for supporting this opportunity.

15/03/2026

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14/03/2026

You might notice a couple of familiar faces here! Well done Jordan & Julia 🙂 A great use of our endowment funds - Thank you for approving 🙌🏼 This means we will have 4 qualified Aquanatal Instructors 🥳

Now to find a space to have the sessions… watch this space 💦 🧜‍♀️ 🤰🏼

Congratulations to our newest Aquafuaion recruits!! Lovely to meet and teach you all and be part of the Aquafusion family! It’s been a pleasure and all the luck in the world for your teaching.

06/03/2026

🌼 Daisy Awards 🌼

We were delighted to give 3 of our midwives their Daisy Awards this morning.

Congratulations to Morag, Theresa & Emma 🥳

Nurses and Midwives across the organisation can be nominated here ⬇️

https://www.ohb.scot.nhs.uk/feedback-and-involvement/daisy-awards/

16/02/2026

NHS Orkney - Nurture And Nourish infant feeding support group is on today. Expectant or new parents and babies always welcome. Older bairns welcome today too! There is no need to have a feeding question to come along. 😊☕️

06/02/2026

⚠️ WARNING ⚠️

Please share for awareness incase we have any affected products in Orkney!

⚠️ URGENT RECALL: Danone is recalling 15 Aptamil and Cow & Gate First Infant Milk and Follow on Milk formula products.

This is due to the possible presence of cereulide toxin, which can cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.

The latest recall affects the following products:

-Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk Pack size 800g Best before: All dates from 9 July 2026 to 4 December 2026

-Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk Pack size700g Best before: All dates from 22 August 2026 to 26 November 2026

-Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk Pack size 700g Best before: All dates from 31 July 2026 to 31 January 2027

-Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk Big Pack Pack size 1.2kg Best before: All dates from 11 July 2026 to 20 February 2027

-Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk Hungry Pack size 800g Best before: All dates from 31 July 2026 to 23 February 2027

-Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk Pack size 600g Best before: All dates from 12 August 2026 to 16 January 2027

-Cow & Gate Anti-Reflux Pack size 800g Best before: All dates from 7 June 2026 to 18 February 2027

-Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk Big Pack Pack size 1.2kg Best before: All dates from 14 August 2026 to 25 December 2026

-Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk Hungry Pack size 800g Best before: All dates from 4 July 2026 to 24 February 2027

-Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk Pre-measured Tabs Best before: All dates up to and including 17 January 2027

-Aptamil 2 Follow On Milk Pack size 800g Best before: All dates from 18 June 2026 to 4 January 2027

-Aptamil 2 Follow On Milk Pack size 700g Best before: All dates from 5 August 2026 to 20 February 2027

-Aptamil 2 Follow On Milk Big Pack Pack size 1.2kg Best before: All dates from 23 July 2026 to 13 January 2027

-Aptamil 2 Follow On Milk Pre-measured Tabs Best before: All dates up to and including 17 January 2027

-Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk Pack size 800g Best before: All dates from 11 June 2026 to 25 January 2027

If you have bought any of the above products do not feed them to babies. Instead, return them to the shop where you bought them for a full refund with or without a receipt. Customers who have already purchased these products can go to Aptamil's website or phone the Aptamil careline team on 0800 996 1000 or visit Cow & Gate's website or contact the Cow & Gate careline team on 0800 977 8880.

30/01/2026

Our very own Midwife, Taylah! We are all so super proud of you 🤩

Female Sports person of the year…

Taylah Paterson!

23/01/2026

A great class for some of our new mums!

Okay Orkney mums (and dads!), who's up for trying something new?

We're running a one-off Bouncing Babies taster class on Sunday 22nd February — your chance to workout with your baby in tow (no childcare needed!). We’ll keep it fun and gentle. It’s just a pop-up to see if there’s interest for a regular class.

Could this be what your February needs? Let me know if you have any questions!
Link to book below.

🔗 https://justdanceorkney.membermeister.com/bookings/QVBwwvsQ/view?term_id=jO0pPvlM-g

21/01/2026

Aquanatal Cancelled Wednesday 21st Jan

Sorry folks, due to our instructor having to travel over the Barriers tonight, we need to cancel aquanatal. Please spread the word.
Apologies all round. You might want to just enjoy a swim on your own this week?