Soon-to-be parents at an Antenatal course

Get ready to connect

NCT connects you to people and support when you need it most during your pregnancy.

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Mum holding baby at New Baby course

Want to feel more confident as a new parent? We can help.

NCT New Baby offers practical information and emotional support in the early days with your baby. 

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For Every Parent 23-28 strategy

Together, we can ensure every parent feels confident, connected, and safe

Read our For Every Parent 23-28 strategy

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Mother and Baby

Questions about feeding?

Get in touch with our Infant Feeding Line

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Two volunteers and their babies

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Join our amazing community of volunteers supporting parents across the UK

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We are NCT

The charity that supports people as they become parents.

We’re here to support you and your unique experience of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Our vision is that everyone who becomes a parent feels confident, connected, and safe.

About us

We share evidence-based information you can trust

Use our resources to make informed decisions that feel right for you.

We create opportunities to connect with other parents

Access networks of support and build friendships through our courses and community events.

We listen to your experiences, amplify all parents’ voices and campaign for change

We are strong advocates for improving experiences of pregnancy, birth, infant feeding, and early parenthood, equitably, for all parents.

Information for parents

new family

If you're pregnant or a new parent, we know that you will have a number of questions and concerns about coronavirus. In our sections below, we've created a range of articles about how coronavirus might affect your pregnancy, birth and early days as a parent. 

Pregnancy

When it comes to your pregnancy, we've got it covered. You’ll find everything you need to help you feel confident and reassured over the next nine months right here.

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Labour & birth

Thinking about how, what happens and where to give birth? We're here to help you feel more confident. We've got information and tips on everything you need to know.

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Baby & toddler

Your baby's arrived and you’ve probably got 101 things on your mind. Don't worry, you're not on your own. We're here with information and support as your baby develops.

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Life as a parent

You've just had a baby and everyone is focused on your little one. But how about you? We're with you on your journey with support and tips from other mums and dads.

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Courses and workshops

Antenatal courses

Interactive, engaging and social, our antenatal course is a fun and exciting way to grow your knowledge of birth and early parenthood, and make life-long friends.

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Local activities and meet-ups

Local activities

Our local activities and meet-ups can help you build up a supportive social network around you.  

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NCT Membership

Members receive exclusive benefits including regular emails and updates, access to online NCT Live Postnatal Talks, early entry into NCT Nearly New Sales and other benefits too – find out more about NCT Membership

Our vision is that everyone who becomes a parent feels confident, connected, and safe.  Every membership donation helps NCT support people as they become parents.