Antenatal classes for couples taught mainly in the evenings by NCT-trained teacher who holds a Diploma in Antenatal Education.

Classes are offered in courses of 8 two-hour sessions, to cover: preparation and skills for labour; coping in the early days with a newborn; breastfeeding; babycare and parenting.

The emphasis is on information and choice. Classes take place in a comfortable, homely environment in an accessible North London venue.

For bookings and enquiries please email Francesca Rose on fran.rose@btinternet.com or antenatalteacher@hotmail.co.uk

Sofia Ali is an NCT trained Advanced Teacher. She has a Diploma in Antenatal Education and many years experience of working with mums to be and their partners in North West London. Sofia offers evening courses for first time Mums and their partners.

Antenatal education and Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in Belsize Park, London NW3, facilitated by Ruth Tamir an experienced NCT trained childbirth educator and breastfeeding supporter and trainer.

These private courses are taught by an experienced NCT-trained birth educator, based in Wimbledon, south west London. Private one to one courses are offered to you and your birth partner and are individually tailored to meet your personal requirements, covering all aspects of labour, birth and your baby's first few weeks. Please contact Lesley Worrall to discuss your requirements.

Lifestyle Antenatal Classes offers a personalised and private service in the comfort of the client\'s own home. Maybe you are unable to commit to an entire weekend or to attend regular weekly sessions offered by other organisations, or maybe one or both of you is already a parent and you have more specific needs. Whatever the reason, we will do our best to provide you with the information you require, at a time that suits you. Weekend group courses also available when demand permits.

Preparation for Birth and Beyond

Long standing local teachers in Hackney and Islington (original backgrounds NCT and Active Birth) offer a variety of birth and parenting preparation courses. These include couples evening courses, weekend workshops, women's daytime classes, one-to-one sessions and pregnancy yoga. Contact us for more details.

Bridget Baker, London Fields, mixed formats including partner's evening courses, weekend and private sessions.

bridgetbaker@blueyonder.co.uk

Jessica James, Stoke Newington, active birth yoga combined with partner's evening classes and postnatal groups.

jessicaj@blueyonder.co.uk

Sally Watson, Stoke Newington and Archway, partner's evening courses, weekends and women's daytime sessions.

swatson@ndirect.co.uk

Antenatal groups in Crouch End and surrounding areas. Run by experienced NCT-trained teachers. Gain confidence and make friends as you prepare for birth and early parenthood.

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1:1 antenatal classes in Surrey/Sussex/South-Southwest London & Kent. Also pregnancy workshops for 1st & 2nd trimester, massage for labour workshops, weekend hotel-based courses and baby massage. Christine holds the Diploma in Antenatal Education and has been teaching for the NCT for over 13 years.

Antenatal groups in Richmond upon Thames, Barnes, Sheen and Kew run by experienced NCT trained teachers. Join our friendly classes to meet other couples in your area and find out more about birth and early days with a new baby.