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    • NCT Antenatal course
      Prepare for birth and early parenthood and connect with local expectant parents at our in-person sessions.
    • Online NCT Antenatal course
      Prepare for birth and early parenthood in a flexible, supportive way from home.
    • NCT Antenatal refresher course
      Expecting again? Revisit the essentials, ask what’s changed, and prepare with confidence.
    • NCT New Baby course
      Build confidence in the early days with your baby, from feeding to sleep.
    • NCT Introducing Solid Foods workshop
      Clear, practical guidance to help you start solids with confidence.
    • NCT Baby & Child First Aid
      Learn practical skills to handle emergencies with confidence.
    • View all courses
    • Pregnancy
      Evidence-based answers to questions, from the early weeks to the final stretch.
    • Labour & birth
      Balanced information to help you understand your options and feel prepared.
    • Baby & toddler
      Trusted guidance on feeding, sleep and early development.
    • Life as a parent
      Real-life support for the challenges and changes of parenthood.
    • View all pregnancy & parent information
    • NCT Walk and Talks
      Get some fresh air, take a stroll and connect with local parents.
    • NCT Nearly New Sales
      Shop or sell preloved baby items and find great value essentials.
    • Infant feeding support
      NCT Infant Feeding Line, Baby Cafés and peer support groups.
    • NCT Baby & Child First Aid
      Learn practical skills to handle emergencies with confidence.
    • NCT Bumps & Babies
      Relaxed meet-ups to connect with parents near you.
    • Peer support groups
      Support your mental health with people who understand.
    • Newborn Talks: Support Drop-ins
      Expert-led online sessions with time for your questions.
    • View all events and support services
    • Make a donation
      Help fund vital services that support parents when they need it most.
    • Become a member
      Join a movement working to improve support, care and outcomes for every parent.
    • Volunteer at NCT
      Give your time to support parents locally and make a real difference.
    • Fundraise for NCT
      Raise funds your way to support families across the UK.
    • Partner with us
      Work with us to support parents and create lasting impact.
    • Share your stories
      Share your experience to help shape services and support other parents.
    • View all support us
    • For Every Parent strategy
      How we’re working to support every parent, every step of the way.
    • Our impact
      The difference we make for parents, families, and communities across the UK.
    • NCT Board of Trustees
      The people who guide our direction and ensure we stay true to our mission.
    • NCT Leadership Team
      The team leading NCT’s work and helping shape our future.
    • Our history
      How NCT began, and the journey that’s brought us to where we are today.
    • Community support programmes
      Commissioned, co-produced services that deliver trusted local support for parents and families.
    • Contact us
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National Charity, NCT, Names Influential Business Leader and Philanthropist as New Chair

NCT is delighted to announce that Joelle Warren MBE has been appointed as the charity's new Chair by the Board of Trustees.

Released on: 17 September 2024
‘Can I have sex while I’m pregnant?’ NCT reveals expectant parents’ most-asked question

NCT(National Childbirth Trust) reports that soaring numbers of expectant parents are all asking the same question. 

Released on: 17 September 2024
Responding to Lord Darzi’s independent investigation of the National Health Service in England

Responding to Lord Darzi’s independent investigation of the National Health Service in England, Angela McConville, Chief Executive at NCT, said:

Released on: 13 September 2024
Opening remarks from Pregnancy, Baby, and Parenting Organisations (PBPOs) for UK Covid-19 inquiry

Monday 9 September was the opening day of the third stage of the UK Covid-19 inquiry.

Released on: 13 September 2024
Responding to the Twins Trust’s State of the Nation report

Responding to the Twins Trust’s State of the Nation report, Angela McConville, Chief Executive at NCT, said:

Released on: 12 September 2024
NCT's response to Guardian article, 27 August 2024

NCT provided the following response ahead of the above article being published:

Released on: 27 August 2024
NCT to support thousands more new parents to Walk & Talk thanks to Sport England

NCT, the national charity for pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood, has successfully secured over £220,000 from Sport England to set up hundreds of new NCT Walk & Talk groups throughout England.

Released on: 08 August 2024
Support from NCT during periods of public disorder

NCT was shocked and saddened by the events that took place in Southport last week.

Released on: 05 August 2024
NCT Baby Bundles project partners with Baby Bank Alliance 

NCT can now provide more families with urgent baby essentials after partnering with the Baby Bank Alliance, which launched earlier this month.  

Released on: 30 July 2024
Our response to the MBRRACE-UK State of the Nation Perinatal mortality surveillance report

Responding to the MBRRACE-UK State of the Nation Perinatal mortality surveillance report, Angela McConville, Chief Executive at NCT, said: 

Released on: 11 July 2024

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