Welcome to the Hackney & Islington NCT
Important Stuff
The National Childbirth Trust
The National Childbirth Trust wants all parents to have an experience of pregnancy, birth and early
parenthood that enriches their lives and gives them confidence in being a parent. Donations to support our work are welcome.
The NCT's purpose is:
- To offer information and support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood to all parents to give them the opportunity to make informed decisions
- To campaign for improved maternity care and better services and facilities for all new parents
Our antenatal teachers, breastfeeding counsellors and postnatal discussion leaders undergo a thorough training
with the NCT although they are not required to be medically qualified. All teachers, counsellors and leaders
are expected to keep up to date with the latest developments in maternity care and must register with the NCT
every year. Their role is to offer support, information, practical skills and resources to help parents make
informed choices for themselves and their babies. They do not offer medical advice and parents are asked to
take any questions about the medical care of the mother and the baby to their midwife, health visitor or
doctor.
