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Courses for parents-to-be

So much information is thrown at you once you’re pregnant that it can be really hard to decide what suits you. We train our teachers to help parents work out how they want to approach labour and birth, rather than tell them the ‘right’ way.
Shona Gore, NCT Antenatal teacher tutor 

Led by qualified NCT antenatal teachers, our antenatal classes are renowned throughout the UK for providing parents with reliable information and choice.

Classes are small and informal. Everyone in the class will be expecting their babies around the same time. This creates a wonderful environment of shared experiences where many people make lifelong friends.

Each NCT Antenatal Course provides evidenced-based information, backed by more than 50 years of NCT experience. They give you the opportunity to ask questions and make informed decisions about your labour and your baby’s birth.

Topics covered include:

  • What is happening to your body during pregnancy
  • Preparing for labour and birth
  • Giving parents-to-be the opportunity to explore this life-change in context to their past and their future
  • Assessing information in light of your personal needs and cultural context.

Most NCT antenatal courses include a session with a qualified breastfeeding counsellor. These friendly, practical sessions look at life with a new baby including breastfeeding and feeding choices.

Use the course finder to find your nearest NCT Antenatal Course.

Concessionary rates available.

NCT courses are open to all parents and parents-to-be, including young parents, women without a partner, same-sex couples and surrogacy couples. Women who are not attending with a partner are very welcome to bring someone else along to classes, for example a friend or family member. Additionally, in some areas we offer courses run specifically for women-only and courses for young parents, to find out about local availability of these courses please contact your local branch.