About Cardiff & Caerphilly NCT

Click this link for all All Cardiff, Caerphilly and Gwent Branch events 
Click here for the new NCT Cardiff Dads facebook group.

This is new group run by dads for dads that we have started to give support to new dads. Please encourage new and prospective dads to join and share their experiences as we build a community for them.

Cardiff & Caerphilly NCT offer a wide range of services including antenatal classes to help prepare you for the birth of your baby and postnatal groups to help you meet other parents after the birth of your baby.

We also hold Nearly New Sales which are a great opportunity to buy bargain goods for your baby and to sell your unwanted mother and baby items, at the same time raising much-needed funds for the branch.

Our members receive a quarterly newsletter which gives topical information on birth and parenthood, updates on the branch and information on local events and from local advertisers.

The branch is run by local parents to offer support, information and friendship to new parents and parents-to-be. We are keen to help, (and to have your help if you feel like volunteering), so whether you are expecting a baby, or you are a new parent, or a family who have just moved into the area, please do get in touch with us.

For general enquiries you can reach us by calling 0844 243 6074 option 1. E-Mail enquiries

For Nearly new sales 0844 243 6074 option 2.

For Branch newsletter enquiries 0844 243 6074 option 3. E-Mail Newsletter

These lines are looked after by volunteers who will answer your query as soon as possible. Please also see individual sections (e.g. antenatal) for information and relevant contact details.

Postnatal Support

Adjusting to life with a baby, or moving to a new area with a toddler can sometimes be hard. Cardiff & Caerphilly NCT has a network of post natal contacts you could benefit from. When you contact our Post natal Co-ordinator, they will try to put you in touch with other parents or parents-to-be in your area. Many areas have active groups that meet regularly for coffee and other social get-togethers. These post natal contacts can be invaluable and offer much needed support and friendship from people experiencing the same as you. For details please email: postnatal support Alternatively, you can call our information line on 0844 243 6074 option 1.

We also offer a Yahoo group for members of the branch to share ideas and ask for help/support on. To join click below

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Breastfeeding Support

There are a variety of Breastfeeding support groups within Cardiff and a number of telephone helplines including the NCT Breastfeeding helpline on 0300 330 0771 are also available to all parents. The telephone helplines are available over extended times of the day although at busy times you may have to leave a message and be rung back.

A complete list is on our Breastfeeding support page under the local directory link.

Cardiff & Caerphilly NCT also offer:

• Latch On – Our Mother to Mother Breastfeeding Support Group welcomes all pregnant and breastfeeding mums to drop in for a cup of tea and a chat! We will be meeting at our venue - Ararat Centre for the community, Plas Treoda, Whitchurch. For more details see our website at http://www.latchon@btck.co.uk

• Breastfeeding Counsellors - for details of the nearest counsellor in this area please call us or call the NCT breastfeeding line on 0300 330 0771 (8am – 10pm seven days a week).

• Amber Medical Pump Hire – hospital grade electric pumps for expressing breast milk easily. Call Emma on 0771 3180416.

• Valley Cushion Hire – to ease soreness when sitting after birth (especially after stitches). Call 029 2084 2197.

• TENs Machine Hire - via Babycare TENs

• Coffee Morning Online – Keep up with the local news and chat through your inbox or online - see http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CardiffNCT