Birth Archives - NCT Matters

Your experiences: giving birth in the pandemic

Priya tells us what it was like giving birth to her baby girl in the height of the pandemic, and what Covid restrictions meant for her experience.

Pregnant in the pandemic: Ben’s story

Here Ben tells us what pregnancy was like for him and his wife, how the pandemic changed (and didn't change) their birth experience plus his tips for other dads-to-be.

Your experiences: what’s life really like as a midwife?

We talk to Leah Hazard, midwife and author of new book ‘Hard Pushed’. She tells us about the highs and lows of being a midwife, her top tips for parents-to-be and her NHS wishlist.

Your experiences: The third degree on third degree tears during childbirth

Helen Taylor talks about her recovery from a third degree tear during the birth of her son Flynn

All My Worldly Joy: Coping with PTSD after childbirth

Laura Wood tells us about writing a book about her battle with post-traumatic stress disorder following the birth of her son

Your experiences: My two dads

Chris and Mike tell us about the birth of their daughter through surrogacy and how the trials of parenthood are universal.

Your experiences: Pelvic organ prolapse

One mum bravely tells her story of pelvic organ prolapse and how she found support through NCT's Shared Experiences helpline.