Family with newborn

NCT Services to Parents

You do not have to be a member of the NCT to access any of these services.

Postnatal Support

All class members are offered a postnatal contact who offers support through the first months of parenthood. Postnatal support is also offered to those who move to the area or feel that it would be of benefit to them. For more information contact Karen.

Breastfeeding Counsellor

The branch currently has a breastfeeding counsellor available. Mandy Kirby has achieved great success and qualified as a breastfeeding counsellor, and is able to support all local mums with breastfeeding as well as nationally by working on the NCT breastfeeding line. If you would like breastfeeding support please call: Mandy on 0191 5842575 or NCT Breastfeeding line: 0870 4448708

Ameda Egnell Electric Breastpump hire

Ameda Egnell operate an electric breastpump hire scheme throughout the UK with the volunteer help of members of the NCT. If you need an electric breastpump for medical or convenience reasons, contact Mandy.

Valley Cushion hire

Sitting comfortably after delivery is often easier said than done. The Valley Cushion provides relief whether sitting in a chair or in bed by allowing you to adjust the level of support whilst ensuring that sore areas are kept free from painful pressure. In conjunction with UT Care Products Ltd, volunteer members of the NCT offer a hire scheme, for more information contact Mandy.

Branch Library

The branch has a wide selection of books on pregnancy, birth, new parenthood and other childcare related topics which are available for loan.

For the antenatal library contact Christine.

For the postnatal library contact Sam.

Alternatively call our enquiry line on 07005 801045 for any of the above services.