Online antenatal classes

Antenatal classes can help you to prepare for your baby's birth and give you confidence and information.

They're usually informative and fun, and they're free on the NHS.

You can learn how to:

• look after and feed your baby
• stay healthy during pregnancy
• make a birth plan, considering the different arrangements for labour and birth and the choices available to you

You may also meet some of the people who will look after you during labour and after the birth.

You'll be able to discuss your plans and any worries with professionals and other parents.

Antenatal classes are also a good way to make friends with other parents who are expecting babies around the same time as you.

These friendships can help you through the first few months with your baby.

Choosing an antenatal class

Think about what you hope to gain from antenatal classes so you can find the sort of class that suits you best.

Places in antenatal classes can get booked up early.

It's a good idea to start making enquiries early in pregnancy so you can secure a place in the class that you choose

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