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Did you know? NCT members get 15% off selected NCT postnatal courses this summer. Members can share this discount with friends and family too, so everyone can benefit from NCT’s trusted courses

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@NCTcharity

5 years

You did it! We’re so happy to announce that @NHSEngland has announced funding for postnatal check-ups for new mothers. This is a big step forward in getting mothers the mental health support they may need, and we’re so proud of everyone who has helped the campaign 💚 #HiddenHalf

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@NCTcharity

5 months

Good to hear that an initial early-years trial backed by @earlychildhood can help health visitors in their work supporting parent-child relationships. HVs found it 'beneficial' to their practice, so news a second stage will follow is welcome.

The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood

@Earlychildhood

5 months

Last year, @earlychildhood funded a trial of an observational tool which helps health visitors to interpret baby behaviour and support parent-child interactions. Today, we're delighted to share the evaluation results, which are overwhelmingly positive.

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4 years

We were delighted to attend an engagement event hosted by the Duchess of Cambridge today, focusing on the value of peer support for new parents’ mental health. @KensingtonRoyal

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@NCTcharity

8 months

Watch the Royal Foundation carol concert today at 7.45pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Sammi, Belinda, Katrina, Laurène and Tracy from our NCT community were invited by @KensingtonRoyal @Earlychildhood in recognition of their work for parents and babies, capturing some memories on camera.

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NCT

@NCTcharity

6 years

We want all new mums to have a full appointment for their six week postnatal check including a supportive conversation about their mental health. You can help us make this change: #HiddenHalf

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NCT

@NCTcharity

3 years

We are incredibly excited to see the launch of the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, believing in the vital importance of the very early years for healthier, happier lives. #BigChangeStartsSmall Read our response here 1/3

NCT welcomes the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood | News | NCT

The Duchess of Cambridge launches The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood

www.nct.org.uk

The Prince and Princess of Wales

@KensingtonRoyal

3 years

Today I’m proud to be launching The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood — let’s embrace this golden opportunity to create a happier, more mentally healthy and more nurturing society.

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NCT

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5 years

Thank you Health Minister @NadineDorries for announcing that the government is hoping to ensure that a six-week #mentalhealth check is funded in the GP contract. And for sharing your experience too. Let’s get postnatal mental illness out of hiding! #HiddenHalf #everyonesbusiness

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NCT

@NCTcharity

6 years

AMAZING NEWS! Yesterday, Health Minister @cj_dinenage told parliament “we must ensure that we’re supportive of new mothers’ health needs.” Huge thanks to MP @Vicky4Chelmsford for raising this issue and we are delighted that the government is supporting the #HiddenHalf campaign.

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NCT

@NCTcharity

6 years

Watch this powerful animation showing the different ways that both women and men can be affected by mental illness in the #perinatal period. Please share to get mental illness out of hiding #HiddenHalf @PerinatalFilm #maternal #mentalhealth @MMHAlliance

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NCT

@NCTcharity

3 years

We’re very sad to have shared with our NCT community today that our friend and colleague, Dr Heather Trickey, has passed away. During her 17 years with us, Heather was a Research Manager, Breastfeeding Counsellor and Trustee, alongside her research role at Cardiff University 1/4

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NCT

@NCTcharity

5 years

Help us get postnatal mental illness out of hiding. We're demanding dedicated postnatal check-ups so all new mums can get the mental health support they need. Email your MP and help us make this change. #mentalhealth #EveryonesBusiness @Netmums #HiddenHalf

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NCT

@NCTcharity

7 years

Today we launch our #HiddenHalf campaign. Half of new mums’ mental health problems don't get picked up. Join us:

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@NCTcharity

6 years

Join us in supporting @MummyLinksApp #ShoutieSelfie campaign to raise awareness of #PND this maternal mental health week. Take a selfie of you shouting and tag 5 friends to spread the word! Together, we can get the #HiddenHalf out of hiding #maternalmhmatters

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@NCTcharity

10 months

We’re lighting a candle for bereaved parents this evening at 7pm as part of the global @SandsUK #WaveOfLight

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NCT

@NCTcharity

6 years

You know nothing about baby-BONDing @piersmorgan . We know a real dad when we see one! Loving the dad pics - keep them coming 💪! From NCT, with love

Piers Morgan

@piersmorgan

6 years

Oh 007.. not you as well?!!! #papoose #emasculatedBond

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6 years

@piersmorgan 🙄 You know nothing about baby-BONDing @piersmorgan . We know a real dad when we see one! Loving the dad pics - keep them coming 💪! From NCT, with love

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NCT

@NCTcharity

6 years

Tomorrow we’ll be in Parliament speaking up for all new mums’ mental health. We’re at a pivotal moment for the #HiddenHalf campaign and we need your support now more than ever. Join the campaign today: #EveryonesBusiness @MMHAlliance

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NCT

@NCTcharity

5 years

1 in 4 mums suffer from a maternal mental health issue - most in silence due to stigma. So our Antenatal Teacher Val Willcox is shouting about #MaternalMentalHealth this week, and YOU can join us. Share your own #ShoutieSelfie & help spread this message. #MaternalMentalHealthWeek

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NCT

@NCTcharity

3 years

We strongly support the call in this report for specialist HVs to ensure parents experiencing mental health issues around their baby's birth are identified & cared for promptly & appropriately. Timely treatment can prevent a devastating impact on struggling families. @MMHAlliance

iHV

@iHealthVisiting

3 years

New @DSPI_Oxford study recommends commissioning of Specialist #HealthVisitors in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health throughout the UK to tackle growing social cost issue #SpHVPIMH #HealthVisiting #PerinatalMentalHealth #InfantMentalHealth #PIMH

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NCT

@NCTcharity

8 years

There are so many myths about maternal mental health. We bust some now: #maternalMHmatters

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NCT

@NCTcharity

6 years

Over the last year, thousands of you have called on MPs to give new mums’ better mental health checks. Last week parliament debated #HiddenHalf and put maternal mental health firmly on the governments’ agenda. Together, we will get post-natal mental illness out of hiding...

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NCT

@NCTcharity

2 years

A Rainbow Baby is a baby born after the loss of another baby, which can happen at any stage of pregnancy. Our friends @SandsUK , and @tommys , provide support during pregnancy loss. We’re joining them in celebrating #RainbowBabyDay today, for all the miracle babies out there. 🌈

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NCT

@NCTcharity

6 years

AMAZING NEWS! Yesterday MP @JennyChapman stood up in parliament and called on the government and @DHSCgovuk to support new mums with mental health problems. Have you written to your MP to get the #HiddenHalf out of hiding? #everyonesbusiness #MABIM

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NCT

@NCTcharity

7 months

Congratulations to NCT’s Senior Policy Advisor, @elizabethduff2 , for winning a @MidwiferyForum Consumer Group Trailblazer Award for outstanding achievement and commitment in the maternity and midwifery services. The award was presented by @SueMacMidwife . Very well deserved!👏💚

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NCT

@NCTcharity

2 years

Wonderful news that HRH The Duchess of Cambridge has become Royal Patron of our friends @MMHAlliance It's so important that those who need it have the right support at the right time in the early years. #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek @KensingtonRoyal @lucianaberger

The Prince and Princess of Wales

@KensingtonRoyal

2 years

This #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek is about the power and importance of connection. We all know that pregnancy, childbirth and the first months and years of a child’s life can be hugely demanding.

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NCT

@NCTcharity

5 years

#dispatches asks what’s in a formula milk? Our friends at @1stepsnutrition provide detailed evidence-based information on different formula milks. But with a simple message - any 'first infant milk' is suitable throughout the first year #infantformula

Infant Milks — First Steps Nutrition Trust

Whether you’re a health worker or a parent or carer, First Steps Nutrition Trust focuses on providing clear advice and information around the safe use of infant milks in the UK.

www.firststepsnutrition.org

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NCT

@NCTcharity

6 years

"Lots of women and dads have come to us and said - thank goodness you are doing this and here is my story” Fantastic to hear NCT’s @elizabethduff2 in parliament today talking about our #HiddenHalf campaign and supporting parents to improve outcomes for children. #first1000days

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NCT

@NCTcharity

6 years

Together, we can get postnatal mental illness out of hiding #HiddenHalf #Everyonesbusiness #Maternal #MentalHealth

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@NCTcharity

7 years

Tell your MP that new mums experiencing mental illness need better support #HiddenHalf

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NCT

@NCTcharity

1 year

1/3 Eye-opening findings from @PregnantScrewed today shows discrimination against pregnant employees is rife in the workplace. Prospective parents are being targeted and pushed out the door by employers, managers and colleagues for deciding to start or grow their family.

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NCT

@NCTcharity

5 years

We’re really pleased to announce that @angelamcconvill will be joining us as our new Chief Executive. Read more here:

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NCT

@NCTcharity

6 years

We're very excited that our own @DrSMcMullen will be on @BBCTheOneShow in an hours time discussing men's #perinatal #mentalhealth ! Watch it here...

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NCT

@NCTcharity

3 years

Postnatal care & support remains an area of great concern, @CareQualityComm has found. Our Senior Policy Adviser @elizabethduff2 says: “The proportion of women who said they saw or spoke to a midwife as much as they wanted during the postnatal period declined to 61% in 2021.

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NCT

@NCTcharity

4 years

Read our Q&A with @NHSEngland 's Chief Midwifery Officer @TeamCMidO : She shares her advice for pregnant women and reassurance that maternity services are still here for you during the #COVID19 pandemic. 💚 ⁣ #NCTHereForYou #Supported #NHSThankYou

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NCT

@NCTcharity

3 years

On the 1st birthday of the 1st babies born in lockdown, we're supporting the call for emergency funding to address the #babyblindspot . #WhatAboutUs is asking the govt for catch-up funding for the 600,000 babies born in lockdown. @RishiSunak #NCTCharity

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NCT

@NCTcharity

7 years

We're looking forward to welcoming our #HiddenHalf champions tomorrow for a special campaign workshop and we can't wait to hear their ideas. Have you written to your MP to bring the hidden half out of hiding?

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@NCTcharity

7 years

Help us get postnatal mental illness out of hiding. We're demanding better postnatal check-ups so all new mothers can get the mental health support they need. Email your MP today and help us to make change #HiddenHalf

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NCT

@NCTcharity

5 years

We're very pleased to welcome our new President Sherry Bevan ( @SherryRB ). Here she is talking about her #NCTstory at our AGM. 💚

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@NCTcharity

8 years

"We want the whole country to start talking about perinatal mental health," says NCT policy advisor Elizabeth Duff

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NCT

@NCTcharity

6 years

A huge thank you to @PaulWilliamsMP and @AndrewSelous for raising the #HiddenHalf campaign in #Parliament , highlighting the impact that a 10-minute appointment could have for new mums. #EveryonesBusiness @MMHAlliance @Nctluton @NCTHemelBerko @NCTTeesside

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@NCTcharity

6 years

“Anyone can suffer from postnatal depression, regardless of gender... I will not stop until all parents are supported.” @MarkWilliamsFMH , Fathers Reaching Out #PNDAW18

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@NCTcharity

5 years

Significantly lower anxiety and depression scores have been found amongst women supported by our Parents in Mind peer support programme, research shows. "Peer support made what I was going through seem a lot more normal" said service user Lauren Fox, pictured.

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NCT

@NCTcharity

6 years

If you have any questions or concerns about feeding your baby, NCT’s infant feeding line is open everyday from 8am to midnight, including bank holidays. Just call 0300 330 0700. 💚

BBC Woman's Hour

@BBCWomansHour

6 years

How does feeding your baby make you feel? This week we’re joining forces with @BBCSheffield to find out the experiences of mothers who breast fed, used a bottle or combined the two: 👶 📻

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@NCTcharity

5 years

The women’s #mentalhealth debate is today. We’re at @HouseofCommons with the #HiddenHalf campaign standing up for new mums.

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NCT

@NCTcharity

8 years

Today we're launching our new report on maternity services #SupportOverdue - read the findings here:

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@NCTcharity

6 years

All pregnant women and new mums should be able to access perinatal mental health services wherever they live. Let’s #turnthemapgreen #HiddenHalf #everyonesbusiness @MMHAlliance

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NCT

@NCTcharity

5 years

We’re blasting off tomorrow to celebrate the incredible people who make up our charity #NCTStars . See you at the @spacecentre in Leicester for launch!

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NCT

@NCTcharity

7 years

CAMPAIGN UPDATE: Thank you to MP @CatherineWest1 who has raised the #HiddenHalf campaign in parliament to improve diagnosis of postnatal mental illness, gaining recognition from the Minister of Health @Jeremy_Hunt #PND #MMHMatters @DHSCgovuk

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NCT

@NCTcharity

5 years

We're very proud to be supporting this!

The Breastfeeding Network UK

@BfN_UK

5 years

A network of 15 organisations, including @BfN_UK , today issued a joint statement calling on new govt to invest in public health by supporting & protecting #breastfeeding . Why not ask your local candidates for their thoughts? Read the statement here:

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NCT

@NCTcharity

6 years

NCT members have voted to enable the transfer process of @midirs to @midwivesrcm . This is exciting news and will increase the reach of @midirs to more midwives. Read more here: #midirs #RCM #NCTcharity

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NCT

@NCTcharity

6 years

Today marks the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week, 9-15 October. Please share to #BreakTheSilence around #BabyLoss for all the families affected and join the #WaveOfLight #BLAW2018

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@NCTcharity

6 years

A huge thank you to @GRobinsonDUP for hosting our #HiddenHalf parliamentary lunch today. Together we can get postnatal mental illness out of hiding.

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NCT

@NCTcharity

6 years

BREAKING: MPs debate #HiddenHalf and #perinatal #mentalhealth in #parliament ! Thousands of you from all over the UK have emailed your MP and today they are speaking up for new mums with mental health problems. Watch here at 1.30 >> #everyonesbusiness

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NCT

@NCTcharity

6 years

"Postnatal mental illness isn’t just a problem for new mums. If we fail to tackle it, we risk failing the next generation of children too." A huge thank you to @PaulWilliamsMP and @AndrewSelous for helping to make this happen: #HiddenHalf

Andrew Selous and Dr Paul Williams: The ‘hidden half’ of women with postnatal ill health must get...

We must improve perinatal mental health for the “hidden half” of women with postnatal ill health, write Andrew Selous and Dr Paul Williams

www.politicshome.com

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NCT

@NCTcharity

4 years

We've summarised guidelines for new families in England from the PM's announcement this week. ⁣Key points include you can form a support bubble with another household if you have a child under 1, and you can meet a birth partner you don't live with ⁣⁣

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NCT

@NCTcharity

5 years

It’s official – new mothers will now be able to have their own six week check focusing on their health, as well as one for their baby. Thank you to the supporters involved with the #HiddenHalf campaign. We couldn’t have done it without you!

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NCT

@NCTcharity

6 years

No #parent should ever feel isolated, like they have no one to turn to. We believe in sharing knowledge. In creating networks that forge lifelong #friendships . In harnessing your voices, to change public policy for good. We are a #community . Thank you for being part of it. 💚

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NCT

@NCTcharity

5 years

And finally, congratulations to @salhogg for winning the Prunella Briance award for Making it Happen ⚡️ And a huge congratulations to all of our shortlisted and nominees! 👏 #NCTstars @spacecentre

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NCT

@NCTcharity

3 years

We support calls to increase #HealthVisiting funding because HVs are often the only available support in the vulnerable postnatal time & are skilled in listening & reassuring, or spotting a problem. It’s crucial they are there to act before serious issues get worse @first1001days

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NCT

@NCTcharity

7 years

Erin's sharing her story to help the #HiddenHalf of mums with postnatal mental health issues. Email your MP:

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@NCTcharity

5 years

We want to say a huge thank you to all our volunteers, practitioners and members who have supported parents through the first 1,000 days, to have the best possible experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. We couldn't do what we do without you. #YouMadeItHappen

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NCT

@NCTcharity

6 years

55 MPs have signed a letter calling on @BrineMinister @DHSCgovuk to make change for new mums with postnatal mental health issues! Huge thanks to @paulwilliamsMP @alexburghart , the APPG on ACEs and @7030Campaign @MMHAlliance for making it happen #HiddenHalf #everyonesbusiness

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NCT

@NCTcharity

6 years

We believe that parents need information and support for breastfeeding and bottle-feeding and it’s up to them to decide how to feed their babies, so we at NCT wholeheartedly support the @MidwivesRCM new statement which tallies with our position ().

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NCT

@NCTcharity

5 years

Happy #internationalwomensday . A huge shout out to all the amazing women who have made - and are making - NCT what is it today, carrying forward the legacy of our founder Prunella. Strong women: May we be them, may we know them, may we raise them. ❤️

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NCT

@NCTcharity

6 years

We’re here at @TheBabyShow London this weekend! Make sure you come and ask us any questions you might have 💚

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NCT

@NCTcharity

6 years

We're taking the #HiddenHalf campaign to parliament! We'll be there this Wednesday speaking to MP's about getting better postnatal checkups for new mothers. If you haven't already, join the campaign and let your MP know that it's important to you:

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NCT

@NCTcharity

5 years

"The decision to start a family was a huge part of our relationship. It took some time to conceive after failed attempts of #IUI & #IVF . We hung in there & were incredibly excited to fall pregnant with Beatrice. She's the best thing that has ever happened to us! @cateredbyjules 💚

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NCT

@NCTcharity

4 years

Today @birthrightsorg have announced an impressive expert panel for the national inquiry into racial injustice in maternity care, which will gather evidence and conduct in depth participation work to identify solutions. We look forward to supporting this incredibly important work

Birthrights

@birthrightsorg

4 years

Today we’ve announced the expert panel leading a new inquiry on racial injustice & human rights in maternity care. Thank you Chair Shaheen Rahman QC @sandeeigwe @BenashNaz @_MarsLord @DoulaSmith @patchesgayle @TraceyBignall @olive_lewin @BenjamBlack & all

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NCT

@NCTcharity

5 years

We're supporting @NSPCC 's campaign so all new mums and dads get the mental health support they need at the right time, so their babies have the best start in life. Join us and fight for a #FairStart

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@NCTcharity

7 years

Almost half of new mothers' mental health problems don't get picked up. Want to change this now? Email your MP today and help us make this change #HiddenHalf

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@NCTcharity

5 years

Who'll be tuning into Louis Theroux's latest documentary, Mothers on the Edge, on @BBC Two this Sunday? Louis will be visiting two psychiatric units and talking to three women who have experienced #postpartum #mentalillness . Find out more:

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NCT

@NCTcharity

4 years

NCT 2020! Thank you to all the amazing parents taking part in our new fantastic online antenatal classes. You can see them here enjoying all the interaction and friendship our courses always provide! Well done to our practitioners for embracing this new way so quickly too 💚

Continuum Doula Training

@TrainingDoula

4 years

My first zoom, online antenatal class! This is what the @NCTcharity do BEST! Bringing together people for 60 years, luckily we now have technology support us through these difficult times! (picture of happy clients shared with permission!)

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5 years

This #NationalVolunteersWeek , we want to say a huge thank you to all our amazing volunteers who have put in so much time and effort over the years. Our volunteers are all awesome and we're so proud of each one! #NCTVolunteersRock

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@NCTcharity

6 years

One in ten men will experience postnatal depression - here's what to look out for: #mentalhealth #newdads #postnataldepression

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@NCTcharity

6 years

AMAZING NEWS! Yesterday, Health Minister Caroline Dinenage told parliament “we must ensure that we’re supportive of new mothers’ health needs.” Huge thanks to MP @Vickyford for raising this issue and we are delighted that the government is supporting the #HiddenHalf campaign.

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NCT

@NCTcharity

3 months

If you've found today's news stories about the birth trauma inquiry distressing, there is specialist help & support available @masic_uk @BirthTrauma @birthrightsorg @birth_better You can also visit our parent information pages on birth trauma:

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@NCTcharity

4 years

Services are under strain due to #COVID19 but the six-week postnatal check should continue as a high priority service. It was included in the GP contract for the first time this year as a result of our #HiddenHalf campaign. We want to make sure mums get the support they need.

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9 years

Affected by Stacey's story on #EastEnders ? Read about postpartum psychosis: #BeyondBabyBlues

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5 years

A bunch of super stars ✨✨✨ #NCTStars

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@NCTcharity

3 years

The #HiddenHalf campaign won funding for a dedicated six-week GP check for new mums. But we’ve found 1/4 of mums still aren’t being asked about their mental health and are calling for more time for this crucial appointment #mentalhealth #nctcharity

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NCT

@NCTcharity

2 years

Have you recently given birth? We want to hear about how a shortage of staff in the NHS is impacting parents. Complete this survey to help us change policy & practices to make maternity care better & safer for all: #maternitysafety #safestaffing

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7 years

Let's end the silence and get postnatal mental illness out of hiding. Join the #HiddenHalf and share your story

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@NCTcharity

6 years

Read our response to the #MBRRACE18 report on mothers and babies' deaths. It is unacceptable that Black and Asian women are at higher risk of dying during pregnancy and this must be urgently investigated and addressed:

Abigail Easter

@DrAbigailEaster

6 years

Key findings from today's #mbrrace2018 Saving Lives, Improving Mother's Care report "most women who died had multiple health problems or other vulnerabilities"

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@NCTcharity

8 years

We all have a role supporting parents with perinatal mental health issues. Peer support projects like our #ParentsInMind are vital. #WMHD16

UK Health Security Agency

@UKHSA

8 years

#WorldMentalHealthDay : How do we ensure women get help during/after pregnancy?

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6 years

Every week an NCT parent's group and their children visit elderly people at a care home to help tackle isolation in the local community. Read this lovely story at: #EndLoneliness

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@NCTcharity

8 years

A mum's right to breastfeed in public is important. Here's a satirical cartoon we created in the 90s #60YearsofNCT

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@NCTcharity

3 years

Midwives are being 'driven out' of the NHS because they're worried about unsafe staffing levels & fears they can't deliver safe care, this survey by @MidwivesRCM warns. The damaging midwife shortage must be ended to provide safe outcomes for babies and parents.

Royal College of Midwives 💙

@MidwivesRCM

3 years

RCM all member survey reveals midwives are being driven out of the NHS by understaffing and fears they can’t deliver safe care to women in the current system. More here: #maternitycare

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7 years

@Pampers_UK is rallying the nation to thank midwives for all the work they have done for babies and mothers. For every story shared on social media with #ThankYouMidwife , Pampers will donate £1 to @MidwivesRCM helping support midwives from this Christmas onwards

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NCT

@NCTcharity

6 years

Our #hiddenhalf campaign aims to shatter the stigma around maternal #mentalhealth . If you’ve got a story to tell too, whatever it may be, join us and help get #postnatal depression out of hiding. Find out more here: #NCT @NCTNewham

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@NCTcharity

4 years

Today is International Day of the Midwife. A day to show our appreciation and gratitude to midwives around the world. 🙏 Thank you from everyone at NCT. 💚 We know what an incredible job you do everyday and the immense support you provide. #IDM2020 #Midwives2020

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4 years

Powerful and important message from @PNDandMe : "Maternal mental health support MUST be a priority if we are to avoid an increase in maternal deaths." #postnataldepression #lockdowneffect #COVID19

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4 years

If we don't look after the maternal mental health of our pregnant and new mothers, I believe there will be an increase in maternal deaths due to the unimaginable stress they are going through. PLEASE reach out. You are not alone. #covid19UK #Covid_19 #maternalmentalhealth

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We’ve arrived! Let’s go 🙌🚀 @spacecentre #NCTStars

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@NCTcharity

4 years

In the last year, our amazing breastfeeding counsellors have supported over 27,000 parents with feeding their babies - often voluntarily. 💚 We're so proud of this invaluable breastfeeding support: #WorldBreastfeedingWeek2020 #BreastfeedingInLockdown

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3 years

We put your questions on the Covid vaccine during pregnancy and breastfeeding to an expert panel @TeamCMidO @NHSEngland @RCObsGyn @PHE_uk & Dr Pavan Minhas. Watch here: and for more info on the vaccine and

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6 years

Tomorrow is a big day for our #HiddenHalf campaign. MPs @AndrewSelous and @PaulWilliamsMP are leading a debate in parliament to highlight the need for better mental health support for new mums. Did you ask your MP to attend yet? #EveryonesBusiness

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6 years

Could you? Our #HiddenHalf campaign is making waves and a big debate is finally happening in Parliament next Thursday 19 July. We need you now more than ever to encourage your MP to speak up for new mums' mental health. Ask them to attend the debate:

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4 years

Clo Abe, the inspiring founder of @_prosperitys , a social enterprise supporting black, Asian and minority ethnic pregnant women, and co-founder of the @fivexmore campaign, shares her self-care tips for mums with a newborn: #NCTHereForYou #Supported

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