Please note this is a work in progress... more contact details will be added soon.

Welcome to our Branch A to Z which provides information on local support and services for parents in the St Albans & District area.  If you belong to an organisation that would like to be added to this list, please e-mail webmaster@stalbans-nct.co.uk

Antenatal Classes

The NCT’s antenatal classes are extremely popular and parents-to-be should book as soon as possible. Antenatal classes are also great for DIY postnatal support. Lifelong friendships have grown out of NCT antenatal classes.

Search for a local course here, or call 0844 423 6276 for more information on any of our courses or to book a course

Breastfeeding Counsellors

Our breastfeeding counsellors are volunteers working from home.  They will do their best to help you but cannot always be available. Please be considerate when contacting them.

Angela Corscaden - Branch Enquiries 0844 243 6276 Option 7
NCT Breastfeeding Line - 0300 33 00 771

Breastpump Agents

Our pump agents are volunteers working from home.  They will do their best to help you but cannot always be available. Please be considerate when contacting them.

Georgina Self - breastpumps@stalbans-nct.co.uk
Branch Enquiries 0844 243 6276 Option 5

Childcare

Herts County Council - Family Information Service provides information on nursery admissions and other childcare facilities
http://www.hertsdirect.org/your-community/fsd/parentcarer/childcare/

Dads Network

St Albans Dads' Network provides support, friendship and trips to the pub for all dads.  See http://www.whatsonstalbans.co.uk/St_Albans_Dads_Network.html for details of organised events.

Facebook

Like us on Facebook to keep up to date on events and to contribute to how the branch is run.

Home Birth Support

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Pregnancy & Birth Line

National NCT Pregnancy & Birth Line - 0300 330 0772

Real Nappies

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Relax, Stretch and Breathe classes

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Shared Experiences Helpline

Run by volunteers who have had challenging experiences of pregnancy, birth and parenthoood and can provide a listening ear and support for you. Topics include: early miscarriage, postnatal depression, bereavement, stillbirth, disability, behavioural problems, sleep issues, colic, health problems and pregnancy after infertility. All calls are welcome.

Tuesday - Thursday, 9am - 3pm
0300 330 0773

Sleep

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Tens Machine Hire

We do not hire Tens Machines directly via local branches however Babycare Tens will make a donation to the NCT if you order a Babycare Tens from this page.
http://www.babycaretens.com/nct/index.html

Twins & Multiple Births

Twitter

Follow us on for local parenting-related information

Valley Cushion Hire

Branch Enquiries 0844 243 6276 Option 5