Our Story
Nurture the Borders Story
Founded in 2015 by a dedicated group of local mothers, Nurture the Borders (NTB) emerged from personal and professional experiences recognising the significant challenges many parents face in the Scottish Borders during the perinatal period. Driven by the belief that no parent should navigate these difficulties alone, NTB was established to fill gaps in service provision and offer critical support to women and their families. Over the years, we have grown from a small startup into a well-established, award-winning charity that has achieved national recognition for our impactful work in perinatal mental health. We are proud to be supporting over 200 mothers, their babies and families every year here in the Scottish Borders through our broad range of services which have been shaped and developed by the families we support.
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Our Mission
At the heart of Nurture the Borders' mission lies a profound understanding of the transformative journey of parenthood, deeply rooted in the lived experiences of parents. This understanding drives our commitment to providing comprehensive support, information, education, and advocacy to empower both mothers and fathers throughout their parenting journey. Recognizing the crucial needs of babies during this period, we strive to support their healthy emotional development alongside the wellbeing of their parents and families. Additionally, we are dedicated to protecting and promoting good perinatal and infant mental health and wellbeing, ensuring that every family has the support and community they need to thrive.
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