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Welcome to the Oxford NCT website. This website is currently under development.
To join the National Childbirth Trust, please join up online at www.nct.org.uk/join. If you have any difficulties joining on line, our membership secretary Katy, can help. Her email is membership@oxfordnct.org.uk
ANTENATAL
CLASSES
We have a full-time antenatal teacher called Virgil. Her phone number
is 01865 512965 (she is not on email). For more details or to book a
class please leave a message on her answer phone once you have reached
12 to 16 weeks. Virgil will call you back as soon as possible to
discuss classes with you. Classes then normally start at around 30-32
weeks.
COFFEE
GROUPS
We have the following coffee group organisers:
North Oxford: please ring Liz Knowles 517027.
East Oxford: please call Fiona Goyder 01865 245498.
West Oxford and Botley: ring Anne-Marie Baverstock, 864324.
Wolvercote: please call Cara on 01865 511612
We still need coordinators for Grandpont/Abingdon Road Area, Headington and Marston. If you would like to be involved please contact Fiona Goyder on 01865 245498.
BREASTFEEDING COUNSELLORWe do not currently have a qualified breastfeeding counsellor but we do have a trainee. The NCT does have a breastfeeding line, which is available from 9am to 6pm, seven days a week. The number is 0870 444 8708.
The John Radcliffe Hospital runs a breastfeeding clinic, which is usually open 2 days a week. This is a world class clinic, run by the renowned Sally Inch and Chloe Fisher. The number is 01865 221695. It is advisable to phone to check opening times before travelling to the JR. Alternatively, you might like to try the Baby Cafe. There are 8 in Oxfordshire, including 3 in Oxford. For more information, please call Julia o 01865 764952 or look at the Baby Cafe website
NEARLY NEW SALES
The Oxford branch of the NCT is holding their Autumn Nearly New Sale
on Saturday, 4th October 2008, from 1pm – 3pm at St Clements
Family Centre,Cross St, Oxford, OX4 1DA (entrance fee £1).
All are welcome to buy or sell. Early entry for NCT members at 12.45pm
We would like volunteers for as much of the day as possible,, but
any help you are able to give (for example setting out before the sale,
during the sale or tidying up after) is gratefully received. To say
thank you we hold a volunteers pre-sale.
You can register as a volunteer or seller from 14th September. Send us an email at nearlynewsale@oxfordnct.org.uk
with your name, home address and telephone number. Alternatively
call our sales coordinator on 08700 669321 between 14th and 27th
September from 7pm till 9pm. Please do not telephone outside of these
times as messages cannot be taken. The number of sellers will be
limited so don't delay!
For more information about the Nearly New Sale please contact our chair Emma Carter on 0870 4230260.
POSTNATAL
CLASSES
The Oxford branch does not have a postnatal teacher so we are
unable to offer post-natal courses. However, we would welcome enquires
from anyone who would be interested in training as a postnatal
teacher.
Practical help, advice and chat for those considering a homebirth. Groups run once a month, are drop-in and free.The next Homebirth Support Group Meeting is on Wednesday 10th September at 8pm, 59 Charlbury Road, OX2 6UX. They will thereafter be held in the evening of the second Wednesday of the month. Contact Katharine Knight at homebirthsupport@oxfordnct.org.uk , or call 01865 516562.
TWINS AND MULTIPLE BIRTH SUPPORT
Chat with a mum who has been there! Call Jo Gilder on 07977 201839.
VALLEY CUSHION HIRE
Valley cushions are available to hire to any mother experiencing problems sitting after labour and delivery, whether or not she is an NCT member.
Contact Nicky Scott on 01865 725661.
NEWSLETTER
The branch publishes a newsletter, 3 times a year, for branch members. If you would like to advertise, or write an article, please email our editor Jane on newsletter@oxfordnct.org.uk , or phone her on 01865 778041.