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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We all need support, and often the best kind is sharing experiences and learning from other mums in the same situation - especially if all is not well.

Informal support is available in the form of coffee mornings, click on the link to find your nearest one.

There are many formal support groups within Wolverhampton, and we welcome the work of all of them whether they are within the NCT or not.

NCT run groups :

Experience 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.
Examples include caesarean birth, miscarriage, baby in special care, sleep problems. Complete confidentiality is assured.
Contact : Postnatal1@wolverhampton-nct.co.uk

Home Birth Support : If you would like information or to talk to someone about home births contact enquiries@wolverhampton-nct.co.uk

Postnatal Depression Support : For an opportunity to discuss and find out where to get help, contact at pdsupport@wolverhampton-nct.co.uk

Breastfeeding Support : Breastfeeding Line 0870 4448708
This helpline will put you in contact with a breastfeeding counsellor who is trained to diploma level through the University of Luton, and is also a mum with breastfeeding experience and local to you. Lines are open 8am - 10pm 7 days a week.

Other groups that are available in Wolverhampton:

The Breastfeeding Network : BFN Support Line 0870 9008787
Lorna at bfn@btinternet.com for more information on Bumps and Babes which meets monthly, for antenatal and postnatal mums who are interested in Breastfeeding