Support and Information
| Breast Pump Hire | Valley cushion hire |
| Caesarean Support group | |
| Home Birth Support |
Breast Pump Hire
If, for any reason, you need to express milk daily, perhaps because your baby will not latch on or
because you are returning to work, there is a local agent for Medela breastpumps who works on a
voluntary basis. A hospital standard electric pump can be rented for £19 or £35 per month
(depending on the type of pump), payable by debit or credit card. There is also a one-off charge of
£14 (or £21 for a double pump) for your personal attachments to the pump.
For more information or to hire a breast pump call 07005 860 128 or send an e-mail to
breastpumps@hinct.org.uk
Valley cushion hire
The Valley Cushion is a specially designed cushion which makes sitting
comfortable if you have had stitches after the birth of your baby, have
haemorrhoids, or just swellling and bruising and can't sit comfortably. The
cushion is hired out through an agent at a cost of £10.50 for the first 5
days and £1.20 for extra days.
Our Valley Cushion Agent and can be contacted
through valleycushions@hinct.org.uk
or call enquiries on 07005 860 128 for further information.
Caesarean Support Group
Are you facing the possibility of having a caesarean? Have you had a previous caesarean and would
like to pursue the possibility of having a Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC)? We would like to establish a group that can provide
encouragement to mothers as they endeavour to get the birth they want. The group will be led by a
mother who has had a caesarean and VBAC delivery. It will be an opportunity to discuss concerns and
issues around a forthcoming labour and birth or explore feelings after birth in a supportive and
neutral environment.
If you are interested in finding out more about the group or would like to help in establishing a
group, please send an e-mail to
birthmyway@hinct.org.uk
Home Birth Support
For those thinking of having a home birth there are regular meetings held locally. Please contact
enquiries on or 07005 860 128 send an e-mail to
enquiries@hinct.org.uk
