NCT Riverside
We are the charity that supports people as they become parents. https://www.nct.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering
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.
02/10/2025
Are you a parent, parent-to-be, carer or someone just looking to support those that are? If so our Walk & Talk activities could be a great opportunity for you to volunteer and build peer support.
Please register via the links below to join us at one of our free find out more webinars where you can ask questions directly to the volunteering team and Walk & Talk Project and Outreach Manager. You’ll also learn more about how our walks provide opportunity to
Get some gentle exercise
Meet other local parents
Share experiences and advice
Boost your mood
Show your little one the world
Webinar 1 Wednesday 22nd October at 10 - 11am https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1716058229359?aff=oddtdtcreator
Webinar 2 – Thursday 23rd October at 6.30 - 7.30pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1716220725389?aff=oddtdtcreator
If you have any questions ahead of the webinars, you can email [email protected]
National Childbirth Trust Walk & Talk - Find out more webinar Hosted by NCT's Walk & Talk Project and Outreach Manager, find out more and ask any questions you may have around attending or volunteering.
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