NCT is a registered UK charity (no. 801395). We charge for our antenatal and postnatal courses in order to pay the expenses of running the course.

"Like many mums-to-be, I was nervous about having my first child. The NCT antenatal class addressed all these fears in a straightforward, non-embarrassing way (to the relief of my husband!). We learnt in detail about what to expect and I was relieved to find that all the other mums had exactly the same concerns as me. My son Joseph is now four months old and all the mums and babies meet weekly - I've got a great network of new friends." Catherine, Haringey branch

2013 course prices

NCT courses are priced per hour, and the hourly rate depends on:

•  The number of hours in the course
•  The price band of the location of the course

Optional membership is added to the course price. Please inform your course organiser if you are already a member, have previously been a member, or don’t want to join at the time of your booking.

There are reduced price options with up to 90% off the full price for those on low income or certain benefits. Please ask your course organiser for more details. You can also pay for your course in instalments.

If you need confirmation of the price please contact the course organiser. The best way of doing this is to find a course using the course finder, and complete the form to register your interest in a course.

Antenatal courses - before your baby is born

Example course pricing:

16 hour antenatal course in band A

16 x £9.40 = £150.40

3 hour waterbirth workshop in band A

3 x £14.15 = £42.45

Postnatal courses - for one parent after your baby has arrived

Example course pricing:

12 hour Early Days (postnatal) course in band A

12 x £7.20 = £86.40

2 hour Introducing Solids workshop in band A

2 x £10.95 = £21.90

One to one courses - personalised sessions for you and your birthing partner

Example course pricing:

2 hour one-to-one antenatal preparation in band A

2 x £56.80 = £113.60

Yoga for Pregnancy / Relax, Stretch & Breathe courses

These courses are individually priced. Please refer to the local course page for more information.

"What I really appreciated is that most courses look at how to be a better mum through focusing on the baby, while NCT looks at what it means to be a parent. The course provided a safe space to talk about anything that was on my mind." Ruth, Dorking branch