Antenatal
Classes
These are always
popular, so early booking is recommended! Contact Suna Gibbs at antenatal@wolverhampton-nct.co.uk
or click on the link to the left for more information.
Breastfeeding
Support
Breastfeeding counsellors
are specially trained volunteers who can be contacted by phone by anyone needing
support and information regarding breastfeeding.
The Breastfeeding line is 0870 444 8708, is open 8am - 10pm 7days a
week.
Breastfeeding
Working Group
A chance to discuss
issues related to breastfeeding with health professionals in Wolverhampton.
Breast
Pump Hire
We have some pumps
available for hire.
Contact the agent at breastpump@wolverhampton-nct.co.uk
or click on the breastfeeding link.
Coffee
Groups
Local groups of
parents, carers and expectant parents who meet socially for informal support
in several areas of the city. To find out if there's a group near you, or
how to start one if there isn't, click on the link.
Evening
Escapes
A chance for a night
out without your children! A variety of events are held throughout the year.
For information on the next escape, e-mail enquiries@wolverhampton-nct.co.uk
Experiences
Register
This is a list of
people who are willing to share their own particular experiences with others
who may find themselves in a similar situation e.g. Caesarean birth, baby
in special care, sleep problems, miscarriage. Complete confidentiality is
assured. Contact postnatal@wolverhampton-nct.co.uk
Fundraising
After all, we are
a charity! Our main fundraisers are the ever-popular Nearly New Sales, which
are held each year in March and September, with a giant toy sale coming up
to Christmas. Other events are organised periodically. Helping out is also
a good way of making new friends.
For more information
contact Sara enquiries@wolverhampton-nct.co.uk
Home
Birth Support
If you are interested
in a home birth and would like information, or just to talk to someone, contact
Susan at e-mail homebirth@wolverhampton-nct.co.uk
Maternity
Services Liaison Committee / Breastfeeding Working Group
Each of these includes
a 'service user' representative from our branch to work alongside professionals
in considering local women's experiences of childbirth and breastfeeding.
Any thoughts or comments? Contact Susan at enquiries@wolverhampton-nct.co.uk
Maternity
Sales
The NCT catalogue
covers all sorts of baby must-haves, as well as maternity items. For a catalogue
call
0870 112 1120
or go to www.nctms.co.uk
Newsletter
Our Newsletter Editor,
Michele is always looking for people to contribute articles - birth stories,
accounts of good days out, recipes, experiences dealing with particular medical
problems, birth announcements, breastfeeding stories, babycare etc. If you
wish to make a contribution to the newsletter or wish to enquire about our
advertising rates please email Michele on newsletter@wolverhampton-nct.co.uk
.
The Wolverhampton
and District Branch newsletter is packed with features, including Branch vacancies,
Birth Announcements, New Members Page, Branch Reports, advertisements from
Local Organisations, Support Contacts, Notice Board, Current Articles on Pregnancy
& Birth, Out & About with Baby, Social Events information & Birth Stories
from other members to name but a few! Our branch newsletter really is the
best place to find out about what is happening in our area. We send newsletters
out to all branch members 3 times a year. So, don't miss out.
If you are not a
member, you can join through the NCT
web site here. Remember to renew your membership each year to keep
receiving news about the branch, as well as national issues.
Postnatal
Depression Support
An opportunity
to talk and find out what help is available. Contact Fiona at e-mail pdsupport@wolverhampton-nct.co.uk
Valley
Cushions
These are specially
deigned to maximise postnatal comfort - particularly after stitches. For hire
information contact enquiries@wolverhampton-nct.co.uk
Websites
Other than this
very helpful site, have you tried www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com
It contains information on parenting, child development and the latest research
from the NCT. Members can also enjoy contact with others through the e-mail
groups system.
