Author: Default

Supporting you to
become the parent you want to be:

Antenatal classes
Choices in childbirth support
Nearly new sales
Bumps, baby & toddler groups
Social & fundraising events
Breastfeeding support
Equipment pump hire

www.nctlincoln.org.uk
Enquiries Tel:
0300 330 0700

Welcome to the Lincoln Branch of the National Childbirth Trust
The NCT is a nationwide charity, offering information and support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. It aims to enable every parent to make informed choices. The Lincoln Branch of the NCT covers the city of Lincoln and surrounding villages.
The NCT is the largest and best known childbirth and parenting charity in Europe. Membership will give you an access to a network of 65,000 members in 400 branches in the UK! Wherever you go there will almost certainly be an active group in your area.
The NCT campaigns in 3 major areas:
For all parents to have a positive experience of birth
For breastfeeding to be normal part of everyday life
For all parents to have a positive start in family life
Membership costs £48 per couple per year, or £57 for 18 months If you are on certain benefit membership costs just £10. Discounts are available for volunteers. Payment by credit card or direct debit is available.

The National Childbirth Trust Registered No. 2370573 (England) Registered office: Alexandra House, Oldham Terrace, London W3 6NH Tel: 0300 330 0770 www.nct.org.uk
Registered Charity No. 801395

Services & Support

Antenatal Classes
The cornerstone of the NCT’s activities has always been its antenatal classes. Courses are led by experienced teachers and are open to all. The aim of the course is to help build up your confidence and skills to help you cope with relaxation, labour, early parenting and breastfeeding.
Courses are held in the evenings over a period of six weeks: one two hour class per week. Classes are small; a maximum of 9 couples. These small friendly groups are designed to encourage discussion and give you the opportunity to ask about and discuss the issues that are
important to you. It is an ideal opportunity to meet other ‘parents-to-be’!
There is a charge to cover the costs, but we offer discounted places to parents who would find it difficult to pay the full amount. Please ask, in confidence, for more details. Early booking is advisable.
For bookings tel 0208 7529129
or email bookings6b@nct.org.uk

Equipment Hire
We can arrange hire of hospital grade electric breast pumps for mothers of babies in special care, or for those who want their own milk to be available for their babies when they have to be elsewhere. Please contact Jayne Arnold on 01522 526710. To hire our Valley Cushion contact Polly at
Lincoln@nct.org.uk
We also have a Valley Cushion for hire. Contact Polly at

Breastfeeding Support
Our experienced breastfeeding counselors can offer specialist support on a one-to-one basis. They are trained to give encouragement and information at any time from birth until after your baby is weaned. This free service is available to all regardless of how you have chosen to feed your baby.
NCT Helpline: 0300 330 0700
9.30 am—9.30 pm 7 days a week
Your local NCT breastfeeding counselors are Vicki (01522 751536) and Graziella (07876291675)
Breastfeeding Support Group:
Wednesdays 1-3pm in Fiskerton
Contact Vicki 01522 751536

Choices in Childbirth
Information and support to help you get the birth that is right for you, whatever your plans and needs. Meets first Thursday of every month, contact Vicki 01522 751536

Socialising & Events

For more information on any of our services or events contact us at
Lincoln@nct.org.uk or find us on Facebook on our Lincoln NCT page

Bumps & Babies
Make new friends with other parents and parents to be. We welcome all expectant and new parents with refreshments, chat and toys. We have two Bumps & Babies groups each month, on the first Wednesday from 1.30pm in Dunholme and the third Tuesday from 10am in Birchwood. Contact us for the address.

Baby & Toddler Group
Little Monkeys is our Baby and Toddler Group on Tuesday & Thursday mornings, (9.30-11.30am) at the Grandstand Community Centre, on Carholme Road.
This is your chance to socialise whilst the little people let off steam and meet new friends. There is plenty of room for the toddlers as well as a separate baby corner and price includes drinks and biscuits.

Real Nappy Network
We have an NCT cloth nappy library run by local volunteers who offer information and advice on using cloth nappies. We also have trial kits available to hire if you want to try before you buy. Come along to one of our Nappuchinos to meet our volunteers and other cloth using families. Visit our Facebook page for more information (Lincolnshire Real Nappy Network)

Getting Involved
As with many voluntary organisations, the Lincoln Branch of the NCT relies on the dedication of its small but enthusiastic team to arrange regular fundraising events such as our Nearly New Sales. We depend upon our members to support (and help) at these events. We also hold regular Committee Meetings and always welcome new committee members. Details of these can be found in our regular newsletter for members or join our Facebook page Lincoln NCT. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like to get involved.
.

Saturday March 18th 2017 10:30am—12:30pm
Saturday October 14th 2017 10:30—12:30pm
The Engine Shed, Brayford Pool, Lincoln, LN6 7TS
Top quality baby and children’s clothes and equipment, as well as toys, books, bedding, etc for sale.
Admission £1 (kids go free). Free squash and biscuits.
For more information or to register as a seller or tradestallholder contact nns.lincoln@nct.org.uk or phone 01522 526710
All proceeds to support the work of National Childbirth Trust
charity