NCT & me

In this section, we talk to members about their experiences with NCT be that through volunteering with their local branch, the great friends they’ve made with their NCT group or their own pregnancy, birth or parenting journey with the charity

Volunteer's Viewpoint: Alex's story

Alex tells us about the friendship and support she's made through volunteering with her local NCT branch and how it's made a difference to how she feels as a mum.

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Let’s hear it for our volunteers!

1-7 June is Volunteers’ Week and we’ll be showing our love and appreciation for our awesome volunteers. Fiona Doyle, NCT London Regional Volunteer Coordinator, explains why they are the heart of NCT and how to get involved with volunteering yourself
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NCT Forty Years on

When a group of young pregnant women met for the first time at an NCT antenatal class in Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire, they hardly imagined that they would still be friends forty years later.
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My NCT story: what it means to be NCT’s President

Sherry was recently elected as our new President. Find out more about her, what the role involves and her hopes for the charity…
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How I found a job I love with NCT

Inspired by the help she received from NCT breastfeeding peer supporters, Julia trained as one herself. Read her story and why she's never looked back.
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From mum to peer supporter: one NCT member’s story

After receiving support from NCT breastfeeding peer supporters, Bethan Moore, who's tandem feeding her two children, applied to train as one herself
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My NCT friends: a bond that’s lasted a decade

Michelle Goodisson tells us about 10 amazing years of friendship with her NCT group and their 19 babies…
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My NCT friends: mums celebrate 30 years of fantastic friendship

Friendships formed through NCT can last a lifetime – and if you need proof just take a look at this group originally from Milton Keynes
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My NCT story: A lifelong friendship

Anne Mitchell recounts meeting fellow NCT member, Ruth Gamper Silver, for the first time. They remained close friends until Ruth recently passed away, leaving a special gift to future generations of mums
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My NCT friends

NCT members tell us about the friends they've made, the highs and lows they've experienced together and the support they've given each other

My NCT story

NCT members share their story with NCT - why they joined, what they've gained and why NCT is so important to them

Volunteer's viewpoint

Members share their experiences of volunteering with NCT - what they've gained and why they'd recommend volunteering to others!