Sunderland & South Tyneside Branch
Sunderland and South Tyneside NCT is a very active local branch of the national charity, organising activities, teaching and support for new parents and parents to be. If you are new to the area, have young children or are pregnant we can offer information, help, support and lots of fun!
We cover Sunderland, Washington, Houghton-le-Spring, South Shields, Hebburn, Jarrow, Cleadon, Whitburn, Boldon and everywhere in between.
The NCT offers information & support during pregnancy, childbirth & early parenthood & aims to enable every parent to make informed choices; we run antenatal classes covering the processes of birth , discussion & practical skills (including relaxation, breathing awareness, massage & different positions for labour). The NCT can give practical help & support after the baby is born to parents through over 370 branches throughout the country. The NCT promotes breastfeeding & offers free information & counselling both before & after birth.
For useful information and support during pregnancy and birth, please call one of ourtelephone helpline.Our services are provided by a small team of trained and experienced NCT workers. If you find our helplines useful, please support them by donating to the NCT. Your donation will help the NCT to support other parents just like you. Please speak to your doctor or health professional if you are concerned about your health; your child’s health; have questions about fertility; becoming pregnant, knowing when you are pregnant; miscarriage; medical issues; or immunisation. You may also want to contact the 24-hourNHS Directhelpline for nurse advice on 0845 4647.
Latest News
Great News!! Our next Nearly New Sale will be held on 4th of July 2009. We recently held our first sale in South Shields which was a resounding success. Keep checking back for more dates in South Tyneside.