Welcome to parenthood and to the Brighton and Hove branch of the NCT

Welcome to parenthood and to the Brighton and Hove branch of the NCT. We have over 500 members. We offer breastfeeding counsellors, antenatal teachers, postnatal groups, social events, support groups and a register of special circumstances - not just to our members - our events, support and services are available to everyone.

Whether you're having the time of your life or finding the baby is hard work, the NCT has something to offer you. We hope this web site will give you an idea of the varied activities going on in the area. Why not come along, make new friends and join in the fun?

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.

We EXIST to offer information and support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. We CAMPAIGN to improve maternity care and ensure better services and facilities for new parents. We AIM to give every parent the opportunity to make informed choices. We WANT to made sure that everyone has access to our services and activities.

If you think you can help, we will be really grateful, please email bandhnct_chair@yahoo.co.uk or call 0870 4214791- and we'd like to thank you on behalf of all the parents and parents-to-be who need the kind of support that only the NCT can offer. Thank you!

Entry is just £1.50 for children under 4 (usual price is £3.75) and free for adults and non-walking children. Please mention to the staff when you arrive and do introduce yourself the the NCT committee member there. For more details call Brighton and Hove NCT general enquiries on 0870 4214791. Westows has a soft playframe, with areas for 3 years and under and for older children. Also (if not booked) 2 full size indoor football pitches to run around on and usually a bouncy castle too! Westows, School Road, Hove BN3 5HX, Tel 01273 711944

The Business of Being Born. Rikki Lake has made an incredible movie that is being released around the UK by the Independent Midwife Association as a fundraiser and publicity event to promote debate about the care of women when we are having our babies.

The screening with take place at the Duke of Yorks, Preston Circus, Brighton, BN1 4NA on Sunday 29th June 2008, 10am (running time 1h27mins) followed by discussion time and refreshments. Tickets are £10 in advance available from the beginning of June from the Duke of York's Tel 0871 7042056 or email dukeofyorks@picturehouses.co.uk.

We have a Yahoo! e-group as a means of communicating within the branch. Members can post messages on the messageboard, chat and receive up to date news of branch events. Please join by clicking on here.

Registered Charity No. 801395. Registered Company No. 2370573. The National Childbirth Trust, Alexandra House, Oldham Terrace, Acton, London W3 6NH