Registered No. 2370573 (England) * Registered office Alexandra House, Oldham Terrace, London W3 6NH * Registered Charity No. 801395

'TheNational Childbirth Trust wants all parents to have an experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood that enriches their lives and gives them confidence in being a parent.'

We EXIST to offer information and support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood

We CAMPAIGN to improve maternity care and ensure better services and facilities for new parents

We AIM to give every parent the opportunity to make informed choices

We WANT to make sure that everyone has access to our services and activities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Breastfeeding is actively supported by the NCT, and you can get hold of a copy of our guide to Breastfeeding Friendly eating places in Wolverhampton City Centre by e-mailing your details to
Breastfeedingguide@wolverhampton-nct.co.uk

The Wolverhampton Breastfeeding Initiative group have also produced a new Breastfeeding Support guide leaflet which has all the supporter line phone numbers from all voluntary organisations, all children centre numbers and drop in breastfeeding groups in Wolverhampton, email your details to for more information to Breasfeedingsupport@wolverhampton-nct.co.uk

You can also get confidential Breastfeeding support from the
Breastfeeding Support Line 0870 444 8708
which is open from 8am - 10 pm 7 days a week and is run by NCT volunteers trained from two to four years to diploma level.The NCT specially train their
Breastfeeding Counsellors , funded by branch and national money raised, they offer specialist support on a one-to-one basis, over the phone and through house visits. They are trained to listen and to give encouragement and information, for any problems related to Breastfeeding, so dont hesitate to call

We also have information on electric breastpumps available for hire, contact the agent through Breastpump@wolverhampton-nct.co.uk

There are several other Breastfeeding Support Groups within Wolverhampton, whose work is welcomed by the NCT :

The Breastfeeding Network :
Breastfeeding Network (BfN)
PO Box 11126
Paisley
PA2 8YB
Helpline: 0844 412 4664 (9.30am-9.30pm)
Website: www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
Email : email@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
The Supporter Line will connect you to a local Breastfeeding Supporter

The Association of Breastfeeding Mothers :
Supporter Line : 0870 401 7711
Website : www.abm.me.uk

Breast is Best Peer Supporters : BIBS
Breast is Best Peer Supporters are mothers who have breastfed and have been trained for ten weeks by health visitors and midwives, they can provide telephone support and also direct mothers who need breastfeeding support to the most appropriate resource or person. Contact you nearest Childrens Centre for a local Breast is Best peer Supporter. Childrens Centres also provide parent support through help with employment, childcare and parentcraft babyclubs.

Childrens Centre Contact Information :

 

The Dove Centre
Ryefield
Dovecotes Estate
Pendeford
WV8 1TX
Tel : 01902 558217

Stowheath Childrens Centre
Vaughan Road
Portobello
WV13 3UD
Tel : 01902 558815

St Martin's Childrens Centre
Wallace Road
Bradley
WV14 8BS
Tel : 01902 558966

Bilston EEC Childrens Centre
Wolverhampton Street
Bilston
WV14 0LT
Tel : 01902 556416

Whitmore Reans CC
Lansdowne Road
Wolverhampton
WV1 4AL
Tel : 01902 556585

Current Breastfeeding Support Groups in Wolverhampton :

Thursdays 1pm - 3pm
Bushbury Triangle Children's Centre
Stanley Road
Bushbury

National Organisations that support Breastfeeding :

La Leché League :
Website : www.laleche.org.uk
Helpline : 0845 120 2918