Wee Blether Summer 2017 | Page 3

Page 4 - Branch Update

Page 6 - Bump Club Launch

Page 7-8 - A Home Birth Story

Page 10 - Sling Library

Page 11 - Volunteer Profile

Page 12 - Birth Announcements

Page 13 - New Cloth Nappy Library

Page 14 - How to survive a Neonatal stay

Page 16 - 6 Things to Do in the Summer Holidays

Page 19 - Breastfeeding Support Information

Page 20 - Your NCT Aberdeen Week

Page 22 - A Positive Induction Birth Story

Page 24 - Very Vegetable Muffin Recipe

Page 25 - Annual Members Meeting and #ournctstoryworkshop

Page 27 - Meet Kirsty, Regional Coordinator for Scotland

Page 28 - The Mummy Diaries - local mum bloggers and vloggers

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DISCLAIMER: The information in this newsletter is for the benefit of NCT (NationalChildbirth Trust) members and beneficiaries. It may be used only in connection with NCT activities and may not be used for any commercial purposes. The views and opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of NCT. The information contained in this newsletter should not be reproduced without the editor's consent in writing. The appearance of an advertisement in this newsletter does not imply endorsement of the company or its products by NCT, nor does it constitute a recommendation. However, it is always worth mentioning when replying to an advertisement that you saw it in an NCT newsletter. NCT cannot be held liable for loss, damage or injury arising out of goods sold through any advertisements in this newsletter. Any discount offered to NCT members by any advertisement is done so entirely at the discretion of the advertiser. Our branch is run by volunteers. We are mostly parents with young children working from home which means we are not always available. Please be considerate of meal/bed times if you telephone us, and allow a few days for us to respond to emails. This includes our agents such as bra fitters, valley cushion and pump agents, and also our breastfeeding counsellors and peer supporters. © NCT, Alexandra House, Oldham Terrace, London, W3 6NH

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