Did you know that fitting a breastfeeding bra needs a different set of criteria from fitting a normal bra?
*Your ribcage will expand and then go back to normal proportions a few weeks after the birth
*Your breasts will round out with milk and increase in size
*Wearing the wrong bra can cause blockages of your milk ducts
*Your breasts will need extra support
*Comfort and a bra that is easy to use will be a high priority for you
*A breastfeeding bra should be comfortable for the majority of your feeding time. Occasionally engorgement may make your new bra tight, so ensure you check and adjust the bra each time you feed.
When to buy a feeding bra?
The ideal time to be fitted for a breastfeeding bra is at 36 weeks. By this time your ribcage will have expanded by 1"-2" / 1cm-5cm.
NCT Bras are fitted by appointment by a trained volunteer - we have a variety of bra's in different sizes for your to try on. Please contact your Wantage based NCT Bra Agent on 0844 243 6313 Option 5.
Valley Cushion What is a Valley Cushion? Do I need a Valley Cushion? If you are sore, aching or tender after giving birth, sitting may be painful. The Valley Cushion gives total support - reducing healing time and allowing you to sit comfortably, relax and enjoy your new baby. Valley Cushions can be hired via your local based Valley Cushion Agent on 01235 766043. Hire Charges for minimum period of 5 days will be £15 and any extra days £2 per day. Usually a Valley Cushion is needed for a total of 11 days. If you would like to find out more about the Valley Cushion you will find more information on http://www.valleycushions.co.uk/NCT.htm
Breastpumps Breastpumps offer quick, effective and practical pumping. To hire a Breastpump please contact your local NCT Volunteer Agent on 01235 766043.
For more information have a look at the following links:
Breastfeeding Counsellors - trained local members providing help and support to breastfeeding mothers. Information about where you can breastfeed and change your baby in Wantage and surrounding area have a look at the document we have put together for you. Download information here.
Baby Bar
Breastfeeding drop in once a week, on Wed 11.30 – 1.30 in the Wantage Clinic on Mably Way in Wantage. Organised together with the local health visitors, midwives, breastfeeding counsellors and volunteers. If you have any questions or problems with breastfeeding - go along to the babybar and talk to someone who will be very happy to help you.
Need Help with your baby or child?
NEW ! NCT service Provided
Mums 4 Mums
Expecting a baby ? Think ahead ! Just had a baby? You might want help?
Often family live far away and no direct help is available especially for the first 6 weeks when you need it. Someone like your mother, mother in law, sister, another family member or friend might come and help you for the first few days. Your partner might have taken paternity leave ... but what happens once the help is gone and you are alone with 1 or more children.....
Mums 4 Mums could help you with the following:
* If you have had a difficult night and you fancy a cup of tea but you are out of milk and still in your dressing gown we can help you with the essential shopping (milk, lunch, nappies, cotton wool, etc.)
* Had a c-section and are not allowed to lift or drive
* Catch up on an hours' sleep or recharge your batteries (have a bath or shower) while an NCT Member takes your baby for a walk or plays with the baby in your house
* Just want to have a reassuring chat or help with preparing a quick bite to eat because you haven't managed to put the baby down
* Feeling poorly due to a cold, food poisoning, flu or other
* You want to go to the hairdresser, have a leg wax or other
* There are too many reasons to sum up
If you recognise any of the above points - than get in touch with us now !
Call Kristel on 07866600194 and we will try and help you out. If you would like to get to know the Mums 4 Mums NCT Members Help first – come along to our Wantage, Grove and Villages committee meetings or to the Coffee Mornings / Afternoons.
If you would like to take advantage of this service but you are not yet an NCT Member have a look at the Membership section on the left
Please note that Mums 4 Mums NCT Members Help are NCT members and purely provide this service on a voluntary basis – and have a family of their own. A donation would be appreciated.
If you like the idea and would like to become a Mums 4 Mums NCT Members Help please contact Bronwen at
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Breastfeeding drop in once a week, on Wed 11.30 – 1.30 in the Wantage Clinic on Mably Way in Wantage. Organised together with the local health visitors, midwives, breastfeeding counsellors and volunteers. If you have any questions or problems with breastfeeding - go along to the babybar and talk to someone who will be very happy to help you.