Site Index
Tagged with: LGBT+ parents
Andi and his husband Darren adopted their daughter, Lucy, not long after she was born. Andi talks through why they made their decision, and what the experience has been like for them.
Tagged with: How you might be feeling, Getting ready for birth
NCT staff member and single parent-to-be, Agota, takes us through her NCT Signature Antenatal course, and her experiences leading up to the birth of her baby.
Facing challenges like gestational diabetes, getting a seat on busy trains in rush…
Tagged with: First trimester, Second trimester, Third trimester, Food and nutrition
Everyone wants to do the best by their baby, but the messages about what’s safe or not when it comes to alcohol can be confusing. We look at the evidence.
Tagged with: Am I pregnant?, First trimester
If you’ve not done a test yet but you suspect you could be pregnant, here are the signs that could spill the beans.
Tagged with: First trimester, Perinatal mental health, Second trimester, How you might be feeling, Third trimester
While postnatal depression is becoming more talked about, its pregnancy equivalent can be dangerous but is still relatively unknown. Here’s an overview.
Tagged with: First trimester, Healthy pregnancy, Second trimester, Tests, scans and antenatal checks
Antenatal screening and diagnostic tests can detect pregnancy complications and foetal anomalies. Find out here what you and your baby may be tested for.
Tagged with: Relationship challenges and support, Couple relationships
Almost everyone does it and hardly anyone talks about it. Here we look at why new parents argue and how you might diffuse those moments of tension.
Tagged with: Assisted or complicated birth, Different types of birth
Some births need a little help. Here we explain what an assisted birth is, why ventouse or forceps might be needed, what happens and how you might feel.
Tagged with: Childcare, Money and benefits
Find out how much full-time or part-time childcare may cost below
Tagged with: After the birth, First trimester, Second trimester, Third trimester, Tests, scans and antenatal checks
Knowing that your child has a disability can be a life-changing. Here’s what you need to know to travel the road ahead smoothly.
Courses & workshops
In-person NCT Antenatal course
Find out more
