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We are the charity that supports people as they become parents. https://www.nct.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering

Our vision is that everyone who becomes a parent feels confident, connected, and safe because we believe parents help build the foundations of the future. Every year NCT supports over 250,000 parents on their unique journeys through pregnancy, birth, infant feeding, and into early parenthood. We connect, inform and support parents through our antenatal and postnatal courses, peer support programme

s, and community-based events. We provide access to evidence-based information through our website and free Infant Feeding Support Line 365-days a year. For 65 years we have created transformative change in the lives of parents, acting as a trusted voice, reassuring presence, and strong advocate. Today, we have a huge opportunity to positively influence the experience of millions more people as they become parents and to shape a bright future together.

19/03/2026

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08/01/2026

Postpartum Research Study – Participants Wanted

We’re running a research study at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (CBU), University of Cambridge, exploring how postpartum women (3-9 months post-partum) learn to engage the pelvic floor and supporting muscles during gentle movement, and how non-invasive wearable technology may support that learning. The aim is to improve early postpartum support in ways that fit into real-life movement (such as yoga or Pilates), rather than isolated exercises.

What’s involved?
• One session lasting up to 60 minutes (often shorter)
• Gentle seated and standing movements, similar to a Pilates class
• Small, stick-on sensors placed on the skin to record muscle activity
• Optional self-inserted vaginal probe to help validate pelvic floor measurements (surface sensors only is completely fine and equally valuable)
Everything is explained clearly in advance and on the day, and you remain fully in control — including placing sensors yourself if you prefer.

Practical details
• Sessions taking place through March
• Location: MRC CBU, 15 Chaucer Road, Cambridge or Kennington, London
• On-site childcare support available
• Option to contribute via an online survey if you prefer not to attend in person

Interested or want more information?
Email [email protected] to get in touch.

Address

London

Telephone

+443003300700

Website

https://www.nct.org.uk/local-activities-meet-ups/region-london/riverside

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