Postnatal support

Winchester NCT - What our Branch can do for you

Early Days courses

This course is designed for women with babies under six months and is led by a trained NCT postnatal leader.  The course will enable you to meet other women and share the experiences of early parenthood.  For more information and to book see our Courses page or call 0844 243 6912.

Support and friendship from other parents

This is one of the most vital and thriving aspects of the NCT’s work.  Many new mothers (and fathers) have no family or friends with children, living locally and have had little contact with babies before having their own.  Thus the companionship of other parents becomes invaluable.

Bumps & Babies Coffee Mornings

Come along to our regular Bumps & Babies coffee mornings; volunteers are on-hand to make you a cup of tea or coffee while you settle down to meet other parents just like you.  See our Events page for details.

Birthday Groups

These are primarily for those expecting their second or subsequent babies.  They offer an opportunity to get together with other parents in a similar situation.  For more information email birthdaygroups@winchester-nct.org.uk.

Working Mothers’ Group

This is a support group for mothers in paid work.  The group has a monthly meeting or social event.  Contact Lisa on email wmg@winchester-nct.org.uk.

Practical Support

Egnell Pump Hire: We have 3 large, electric breast pumps, like the ones used in special care baby units, available to hire.  Contact Caroline on  0844 243 6327.

Valley Cushion: We have Valley Cushions available to hire for as long as you need. Please contact Claire on 01962 885670 or email valleycushion@winchester-nct.org.uk if you require one.

Nappy Library: As you may have seen in our newsletter, we have launched a nappy library to help members test out the wonders of washable nappies.  We now have a selection of donated nappies - different brands and sizes for you to road test and discover that real nappies can fit in with normal life!

Thanks you to all our nappy donors.  Donations of (in particular shaped) nappies such as Tots bots, wraps and accessories still very welcome. If you've just about done with a size and would like to help promote washables then please consider giving us a donation.  We're after variety rather than quantity or pristine quality so even one well-used nappy will be appreciated. 

If you can help please contact Winchester NCT Nappy Library at enquiries@winchester-nct.org.uk

All the people listed above are volunteers. Please be considerate when contacting them.