Macclesfield Maternity & Neonatal Unit

08/05/2026

✨🌟Feedback Friday 🌟✨

“Hello, I just wanted to give our feedback as a family from our experience with Macclesfield maternity.

This was our 4th baby, 1st time at Macclesfield and what a wonderful experience it was, I would recommend to everyone. The midwives felt like family and friends by the end of the week and at a time that was confusing and scary were so lovely and reassuring and put us at ease.
The consultants were incredible, helpful and so lovely with us, explaining everything step by step.

I just want to say thank you again and we will never forget any of the team.

Thank you x”

Congratulations and welcome to the world Jude

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07/05/2026

☎️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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06/05/2026

☕💛 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 💛

📅 11th May
⏰ 09:30 – 11:30 AM
📍 Oakenclough Family hub, Wilmslow

Spaces are limited, so please book your place by emailing:
📧 ecn-tr.scbu@nhs.net

We’d love to see you there 💛

05/05/2026

✨ International Day of the Midwife – 5th May ✨
This year’s theme: One Million More Midwives

To finish today’s celebration , we’re going to take one last moment to recognise the incredible value of supporting both women and midwives from our wonderful Clinical Retention Midwife, Becky!

“As the Clinical Retention Midwife, I love the unique role I have within the service. From caring for birthing people and their families, to supporting and encouraging junior and international midwives as they grow in their careers.

I also really enjoy welcoming new midwives to our growing team.

Midwives are at the heart of pregnancy and birth, and investing in recruitment, development, and wellbeing is so important to help ensure safe, compassionate care for all.”💫

💙 Thank you Becky, and all of our midwives, for the care, commitment and dedication you show not only our families but your colleagues also.

East Cheshire NHS Trust
Macclesfield Maternity Voices Partnership

05/05/2026

Celebrating our Midwives on !💙

Today (5 May) we are proud to celebrate our midwifery colleagues for their professionalism, expertise and compassion, supporting East Cheshire's babies, women and families every single day.

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

✨ International Day of the Midwife – 5th May ✨
This year’s theme: One Million More Midwives

We also caught up with the lovely Kirsty, one of our Labour Ward Coordinators, and Lucy, one of our Postnatal Ward Core midwives , to hear what International Day of the Midwife means to them and why supporting new starters in their careers is so important. 💙

“Supporting newly qualified midwives is vital across our maternity services. When you first qualify, stepping into an autonomous role can feel daunting and very different from being supervised as a student.

That’s why giving time, patience and encouragement is so important. As coordinators, we believe being approachable, understanding and supportive helps new team members grow in confidence as they learn new roles, routines and responsibilities.

It’s essential that newly qualified midwives feel comfortable asking questions, seek feedback and continuing to learn, so they can become the skilled and compassionate practitioners they aspire to be.”

Strong support for newly qualified midwives helps shape the future of maternity care.

💙 Thank you to Kirsty, Lucy and all of our midwives who guide, mentor and inspire the next generation every day.

East Cheshire NHS Trust
Macclesfield Maternity Voices Partnership

05/05/2026

✨ International Day of the Midwife – 5th May ✨
This year’s theme: One Million More Midwives

Today we’re celebrating the fantastic Holly, who joined Macclesfield as a Band 6 midwife from another Trust. 💙

“Joining a new Trust as a Band 6 midwife was a little daunting at first, but Macclesfield has been so welcoming and supportive. Working in a smaller unit means the teamwork is incredible, people know how each other work, but they also know each other personally, and that really brings out the best in everyone.

I had a great supernumerary period to help me adjust to new ways of working, with lots of support from the coordinators, Becky our Retention Midwife, and the wider team. No question ever felt silly, and I always felt welcome.

The best thing about being a midwife is supporting a couple as they welcome a new life into the world and watching them become a family. You don’t just care for a patient,you truly care for that family.”

Welcoming and supporting midwives at every stage of their career helps strengthen maternity services for women, babies and families.

💙 Thank you Holly, and all of our midwives, for the care, compassion and dedication you give every day.

East Cheshire NHS TrustMacclesfield Maternity Voices Partnership

05/05/2026

✨ International Day of the Midwife – 5th May ✨
This year’s theme: One Million More Midwives

Today we’re celebrating one of our lovely newly qualified midwives, Britt , here at Macclesfield. 💙

“I started as a student at Macclesfield and felt so lucky to secure a job here after qualifying.

The support from the team has been incredible, no question is ever silly, and everyone is amazing at helping to build confidence as a newly qualified midwife. Rotating through different areas really helps to consolidate learning and grow in the role.

One of the best parts is being able to keep continuity with women and families, supporting them and following their journey.

I feel so lucky and privileged to work at Macclesfield,the support, compassion and team here are amazing.”

Supporting newly qualified midwives helps build the future of maternity care. We hope Britt’s story inspires one million more midwives!

💙 Thank you to Britt and all our midwives for the compassion and care you give every day.

East Cheshire NHS TrustMacclesfield Maternity Voices Partnership

05/05/2026

✨ International Day of the Midwife – 5th May ✨
This year’s theme: One Million More Midwives

Today we’re shining a light on our incredible Practice Development Midwife at Macclesfield. 💙

“I support midwives at every stage of their careers from students and newly qualified midwives to experienced staff and maternity support workers. My passion is creating a positive learning environment where people feel supported, confident and able to thrive.

My role focuses on improving patient safety and delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. I help plan study days, clinical skills training and learning opportunities to keep our teams growing and developing.

I also have a special interest in pregnancy sickness and hyperemesis gravidarum, and I’m passionate about improving care and awareness for women experiencing this.

Supporting staff, improving practice and making a difference every day is what makes this role so rewarding.”

Midwives do so much more than care at the bedside they educate, lead, inspire and improve services for women and families every day.

💙 Thank you to all midwives making a difference, in every role.

East Cheshire NHS Trust
Macclesfield Maternity Voices Partnership

05/05/2026

✨ International Day of the Midwife – 5th May ✨
This year’s theme: One Million More Midwives

Today, we’re proud to shine a light on the voice of one of our newly qualified midwives here at Macclesfield. 💙

*“I was the last of the newly qualified midwives to arrive at the Trust after extending my course, and I feel so lucky to have been offered a job at the end of it, as I know this isn’t always the case.

All the staff have welcomed me, and my hundreds of questions with open arms. Changing the way I document care has been the steepest learning curve, but even on the busiest days there is always someone to ask for help or advice.

Like many maternity units across the country, staffing can be tight on busier days, but we all pull together to give women the best care possible.

Is the job challenging? Absolutely. But it is regularly just as, if not more, rewarding.

A million more midwives would only make the job, and the care we strive to give, even better for everyone.”

Today we celebrate the dedication, compassion and resilience of midwives everywhere, and we recognise the need for more midwives to support women, babies and families.

💙 Thank you to all of our incredible midwives at Macclesfield and beyond.

East Cheshire NHS Trust
Macclesfield Maternity Voices Partnership