Hello, I am Laura Chaffer, and I am the Infant Feeding Coordinator at Macclesfield Hospital. My background is in community/teams’ midwifery, and I have always had an interest and passion for infant feeding. I joined East Cheshire NHS Trust in May 2023 just before the reinstatement of inpatient maternity care here. I worked closely with my predecessor Chloe and am keen to continue to develop the infant feeding aspect of our service.
I am proud to be part of such a wonderful team at Macclesfield, and I am excited to be able to support our women’s feeding journeys. I provide ongoing training and support to our maternity team to enable us to support all parents to make an informed decision about how they wish to feed their baby, ensuring you feel encouraged and supported in your chosen method of feeding.
Following our successful application in Sept 2024 for UNICEF Baby Friendly Accreditation Stage 1, we are now working towards Stage 2. The implementation of this accreditation recognises our commitment to ensuring we are meeting best standards in our knowledge and practice to support infant feeding and relationship building for the families in our care.
I look forward to meeting you within my role and also during my shifts within the community.
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