Teenage pregnancy rates in Macclesfield are falling steadily. Macclesfield Hospital's stats show a reduction from 2.5 per cent of all pregnancies last financial year to 2pc at present.
This is well below the national average and in line with Cheshire East overall, which has the second lowest average rate in the North West.
There was a fall from 47 conceptions in the second quarter of 2010 from 49 in the first - a continuation of a sharp drop from the end of 2008 when 67 15-17 year-old conceptions were recorded.
Lynda Moorcroft , Head of Midwifery at East Cheshire NHS Trust, said: "We've definitely noticed a decrease in teenage pregnancies - and this is a good thing.
"There are many complications to teenage pregnancy. They risk social exclusion and isolation.
"There can also be a high risk of postnatal depression for the teenagers.
"Other issues not directly related to the pregnancy can also cause problem s including smoking, drug related issues and a lack of education and social support. A lot of teenagers also book late as they are in denial over their pregnancy and this means a lack of antenatal care in early pregnancy. "
East Cheshire NHS Trust credits the falling rate to their strategy.
Mrs Moorcroft added: " We provide support and advice to pregnant teenagers, with the additional aim of preventing these ."
She said there is also better community work, education programmes, well-publicised contraceptive advice and improved advice and support for teenage pregnancy in the local community.
She said the trust's dedicated team would continue to work to improve the health of teenagers and babies.
Coun Andrew Knowles, said: "Cheshire East Council works in partnership with schools, colleges, Central and Eastern Cheshire PCT, Connexions and the voluntary sector to reduce the number of Under 18 conceptions in the area and it is pleasing to see that this rate is decreasing.
"It is good to see that many of our young people are taking a longer-term view about their sexual health and wellbeing."
