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Welcome to the website of the Chippenham and District National Childbirth Trust.
Are you a new parent or about to become a new parent? The Chippenham and District branch of the NCT is committed to supporting local parents. In keeping with the national charity, the branch aims to offer information, support and friendship in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. The branch is run by a committee, made up of local volunteer parents, who work together to provide a range of services and activities. We are always keen to meet new faces, so please come along and get involved! To find out what we can offer you as new parents, and pregnant women and partners, please view our information pages and read on......Contacts
Chair: Tracey Konynenburg chippenhamnct@hotmail.co.uk or 0844 243 6087 option 1
NCT antenatal and postnatal classes: bookings3d@nct.org.uk / 0844 243 6947 - but first see the Course Finder to find the best course for your location and due date / birth date.
Chippenham Nearly New Sales: http://www.nct.org.uk/in-your-area/chippenham/events/event-view/2686
NCT Yoga for Pregnancy Classes: Rachel rachelpass02@yahoo.com / 01249 811379
Phillipa pipappletree@btinternet.com / 01249 813954
Bumps & Babies Chippenham: Bettina bettina.hollis@yahoo.co.uk / 07880 624344
(all other groups – contact Tracey, see details above)
MumLink: Sarah mumlink@hotmail.co.uk
Antenatal Courses
Antenatal classes help prepare you for labour, your baby’s birth and early parenthood. There are a variety of formats offered in the local area and are open to pregnant women, their partners and their birth supporters. Courses are available for first time parents and those expecting subsequent babies. Have a look at the course finder for a suitable course.
NCT Yoga for Pregnancy Classes
Classes are for Mums-to-be from 14 weeks pregnant and will incorporate yoga based postures, breathing awareness, stretching and relaxation techniques. The classes will give you time to focus on yourself and your baby, develop body awareness and help you to prepare for labour, birth and on into motherhood. A range of breathing techniques are taught, to promote relaxation, a sense of calmness and connection throughout your pregnancy. Others are designed for use during labour to help reduce anxiety, stay focused and in control. The classes are a great opportunity to meet other pregnant women. There is time each class to share questions and knowledge in a supportive environment.
Bumps and Babies Groups
We run three weekly Bumps and Babies groups in Chippenham, Calne and Devizes. These are social groups and all are welcome to come along and a great way to meet other new parents in the area. The groups provide an informal and relaxed environment to have a chat and a hot cup of tea! Have a look at the event finder for details where and when they are held, we hope to see you soon!
MumLink are small and friendly groups, run by local mums. Open to all, but aimed at mums who are new to the area, have had a pre term baby or want to make new friends and build their own support networks. Open to mums with children of all ages. Have a look at the event finder for details where and when they are held, we hope to see you soon!
