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Hi there Are you expecting a baby in Sept, Oct, Nov or Dec? I am running 2 NCT antenatal courses in S6 which still have spaces: For Sept/Oct babies: a Saturday course at Wadsley Church Hall http://www.nct.org.uk/course/21077710 (only one space left) For Nov/Dec babies: a Wednesday evening course at Wood Lane Countryside Centre http://www.nct.org.uk/course/21661716 NCT Signature Antenatal courses are a fantastic way to meet other expectant parents and find out all your options for labour and birth. We also cover early parenting, breastfeeding, lifestyle changes and much more. If you are interested in finding out more please register your interest via the website or pm me. REDUCED PRICE COURSES FOR PARENTS ON LOW INCOMES - you can get up to 90% off the standard course fee if you are eligible for certain benefits or if you are students aged under 22 http://www.nct.org.uk/courses/course-details/reduced-price-options

Hi everyone Just to let you know that due to high demand we are putting on an extra NCT antenatal course for December/early Jan due dates. It is at St Gabriel's in Greystones on Sats 2nd and 16th Nov with one other evening session TBC. If you are on a low income you may be eligible for a discounted place - fully discounted places start from £16 per couple. NCT courses are a great way to meet other expectant parents and to find out about your options for labour and birth. We also cover relaxation, feeding, bathing, adjusting to becoming parents, recovering after the birth and much much more. Course info http://www.nct.org.uk/course/19073813 Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/NCT-Sheffield-and-Rotherham/182439472263?ref=hl

Just to let you know that this course is definitely going ahead but there are still some places available. If you receive benefits or you are on a low income you could pay as little as £14 per couple for the entire course. If you are interested please PM me to find out how the discounts work.

Hi there I am a mum of 2 little girls and I teach NCT classes in Sheffield. I just wanted to let you know that I am running a short antenatal course (5 weeks) in Crookes starting on the 22nd July - at the moment this course still has some spaces left. NCT courses are a fantastic way to meet other expectant parents and take some time out to think about your priorities and options. I always try to adapt the course to cover the topics you want to discuss, but I usually cover: Pain relief (natural and medical), stages of labour and when to contact a midwife, caesarean and assisted births, coping techniques (breathing and positions), choices and decisons. There is a class all about breastfeeding and we will also cover; coping with a newborn, practical babycare, emotional impact of becoming parents, postnatal recovery. Plus anything else you feel is important to you. The full price for this course is £137 per couple, with the option to pay for NCT membership on top of this. NCT is a charity and we want our courses to be open to everyone, so we offer very generous discounts off the full price for families on lower incomes. Fully discounted places start from around £14 per couple. For further info please PM me or see the website: http://www.nct.org.uk/course/17481113 Thanks for reading!

Hi everyone Due to popular demand I am putting on an extra NCT antenatal course at St Thomas' Church in Crookes for parents expecting babies between mid September and mid October. Courses at this venue are really popular and book up fast. This is a 5 week course starting on Monday 22nd July 7.00-9.30pm. Full price for this course is £137 per couple, but discounts of up to 90% off are availaible for parents on lower incomes. So fully discounted places start from £14 per couple. If you are interested please see the website or PM me for more info http://www.nct.org.uk/course/17481113

Hi there Are you expecting a baby in July or August? I still have 2 spaces left on my next NCT course at Wadlsey Church Hall. It starts on the 1st June and runs over 3 Saturdays (1st, 8th and 15th June). There is also a separate breastfeeding class on Thur 13th. http://www.nct.org.uk/course/17019974 NCT courses are ideal if you want to meet other parents in your area. Classes are interactive and parent-led so you can find out about the issues that are important to you. The course will cover: labour and birth, pain management, massage, breathing, coping techniques, caesarean birth and other medical assistance, choices and decision making. We will also cover the changes that a baby will bring to your life and relationships, nappies and bathing, different approaches to parenting, safe sleep and baby communication. Full price is £170 per couple (with optional NCT membership on top) but massive discounts are available if you have a low household income. If you receive full benefits you could get the whole course for as little as £17.

Hi there are some lovely playgroups at the Longley 4G centre if you want to meet some other mums there? http://www.nct.org.uk/branches/sheffield-rotherham/home-birth-support/nct-nearly-new-sales/babytoddler-and-coffee-groups

It is worth getting an electric Medela pump if you are going to pump a lot. Medela sell a range of different sized breastshields (the bits that look like funnels that you put over your breast). If you get a cheap one like tommee tippee it might not actually fit your breast very well which can cause bruising and soreness. Breasts are all different shapes and sizes so it's really important to get a pump that fits you well - it is possble that you might be lucky enough to have breasts that are exactly the same size as a standard breastpump but it's equally possible that you might need a larger or smaller breastshield. I'd definitely agree that it's a good idea to get the hang of breastfeeding first of all - if you start pumping too soon it can cause engorgement and also giving babies bottles too soon can make them refuse to breastfeed. Once you have got breastfeeding going well, then it might be worth speaking to a BF support worker or an NCT BF counsellor to get information about the best times to start pumping and introducing bottles. Anyway best of luck with the rest of your pregnancy and birth.

Hi everyone Are you expecting a baby this summer? We still have a few spaces on on NCT courses for due dates from late June to August. NCT courses are a great way to make friends and find out about your options for birth and early parenting. Discounts of up to 90% off are available for parents on lower incomes. I am teaching the following courses which still have spaces: A 4 week intensive course at Sharrow Sure Start for June/July babies, starts 8th May http://www.nct.org.uk/course/16895021 - this course is only £113 per couple A course over 3 Saturdays and a Thursday evening at Wadsley Church Hall for July/August babies, starts 1st June http://www.nct.org.uk/course/17019974 A 6 week course at St Thomas' Church Crookes for Aug/Sept babies, starts 10th June http://www.nct.org.uk/course/17235151 (***1 space left) Please PM me if you would like to know more about what the courses involve. Hope to meet some of you soon Clare

Yes things are looking positive, it seems likely that this course will go ahead. There is still a month to go so we may get more bookings over the next 4 weeks, but if not it will be a nice relaxed small group with plenty of time to discuss all the topics you want to cover. I look forward to meeting you! Clare

Hi Mal I am the NCT teacher running this course! Thanks so much for posting about it. I'm really hoping it will go ahead as planned. If anyone is reading this and you're thinking about doing NCT classes but need more info to help you make up your mind please PM me and I'll answer your questions. NCT courses are a fantastic way to meet other parents who are expecting a baby around the same time. The courses are tailored around the needs of the group so if you have particular concerns or questions I will adapt the course to cover what you want to know. And don't forget that all NCT courses offer discounted rates for anyone with a household income below £26K. For more info on the NCT in Sheffield please have a look at our Facebook page 'NCT Sheffield and Rotherham' or our website. Clare

Are you expecting a baby and looking at your options for antenatal classes? Sheffield and Rotherham NCT are excited to announce that we are now running new Birth and Beyond courses as well as our traditional NCT courses. Birth and Beyond are new style antenatal courses that focus more on the early months of parenting. Birth and Beyond will help you: Prepare for labour and birth Understand the needs and behaviour of your baby Prepare for the changes (and challenges!) that a baby will bring Meet other parents and develop a support network Birth and Beyond courses are 5 weeks of 2 hour sessions and are suitable for individuals or couples. We also run NCT courses in various formats and venues across Sheffield - evening, weekend, long and short course are available in S6, S11, S20 and S9. http://www.nct.org.uk/branches/sheffield-rotherham/courses NCT courses vary in price from £70 - £175 depending on how long they are, don't forget that you can get discounts of up to 90% off the course price if your household income is below £26,190 For further info please see the website or PM me.

Hi Beaubell In Sheffield there are various types of antenatal classes - NHS classes, NCT classes, hypnobirthing, Lazy Daisy and yoga type classes. All of these will cover labour and birth but some of them only do very limited stuff about the baby (eg yoga - is mainly about physical skills for birth and relaxation). So you may be best going for NHS classes or NCT. I teach NCT classes and a full length NCT class will cover labour and birth and also a good range of postnatal topics such as nappies, bathing, safe sleep, approaches to parenting, breastfeeding, emotional changes, where to get support etc. At the beginning of the course the teacher will ask what the group wants to know so she can cover the topics that are important to you. We also run postnatal courses which you go to with your baby once he/she arrives :-) - and you can get info on sleeping, parenting styles, coping with crying etc For more info on the courses in Sheffield please see http://www.nct.org.uk/branches/sheffield-rotherham/courses NB the course prices vary, discounts are available for families on lower incomes and also you can pay by installments Hope this helps! Clare NCT Teacher

Hi everyone I am looking for people who have had home births to come and talk about their experiences at the Sheffield and Rotherham Home Birth Group. If you have had planned a home birth (even if you were transferred in to hospital at some point) then we would love to hear all about it. The home birth group is a monthly session aimed at parents who are considering home birth and we always need more people to come and tell their home birth stories. If you would be interested in coming to share your story, please contact sheffieldhomebirth@gmail.com. The next meetings are 7th Jan and 4th Feb 7.30-9.00 at Sharrow Sure Start. If you are an expectant parent thinking about home birth then please come along to hear about other people's experiences and find out more about home birth. http://www.nct.org.uk/branches/sheffield-rotherham/events/home-birth-support-group/1 Free entry, open to all.

Hi there This is just to let you know that there are still spaces on some NCT courses starting in January for babies due in Feb and March. One course is in S6 http://www.nct.org.uk/course/16133532 and the other is in S20 http://www.nct.org.uk/course/16133949 Because the NCT is a charity, we offer many people reductions off the full price of NCT courses - depending on your circumstances you could pay as little as £16 per couple: Reductions of 90% off the course price (works out at around £16 per couple) are available for: Under 18s Students under 22 years of age Parents receiving income support, income-based job seekers allowance, income related employment and support allowance, working tax credit or support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 Parents with a yearly combined household income of less than £16,190 Reductions of between 10% and 80% (between £32-£144 per couple) Parents with a yearly combined household income of £16,190 - £26,190 (level depends on your household income) Also you can reduce the amount you pay by not purchasing NCT membership when you book. For further info please see http://www.nct.org.uk/courses/antenatal/antenatal-courses