Get ready for parenthood with an antenatal class from NCT, the UK's leading charity for pregnancy, birth, infant feeding and early parenthood.
Meet other parents around Cambridge to share experiences and offer support. Many NCT groups are still in touch years later.
Course leaders are trained at university level and will share the latest evidence-based parenting information, so you can make informed decisions, whatever the circumstances.
We'll cover different types of pregnancy and birth experiences, as well as adjusting to life as a new parent, with information about feeding, sleep, relationships, and more.
Enjoy in-person and online course options, plus a digital Parent Hub for at-home learning. If you miss a class, we offer a free catch-up session.
We keep groups to a maximum of 18 people to allow you to connect with other parents and share in-depth discussions on what each topic means for you.
We welcome all parents, whatever your circumstances and however you're having your family. Our course fee covers you and your partner, family member, or friend.
We thoroughly enjoyed our NCT classes with Lyndsay. The information and resources were clear and helpful and helped my husband and I think through preparing for our baby far more than we would have been able to on our own.
Going into the course we had a varied expectation on what we would get out of it. In all areas it exceeded our expectations. We had a lovely group of fellow parents to be. The course leaders were all enthusiastic, engaging and heartfelt with how they delivered the course content. All in all, we came away feeling much more confident and excited about what was previously a very daunting upcoming life event.
NCT was absolutely amazing! The course leaders were fab - so supportive, caring and helpful. I would recommend this to anyone who really wants to learn about parenthood and babies, and it’s also great to connect with other parents!
Join a friendly, supportive group that's just the right size for asking questions and building real connections.
Together you'll explore and discuss everything from labour, birth, feeding, caring for your baby and the early days of parenthood through several flexible sessions.
Explore your choices and feel confident planning the birth that’s right for you.
Understand more about labour and what to expect, including recovery.
Learn how to care for, understand and bond with your newborn.
Find out about how to feed your baby and where to get support.
Get practical guidance on coping with the change of becoming a new parent.
Your antenatal course is just the beginning. You’ll also get access to a range of on-demand resources — from pregnancy yoga and hypnobirthing to newborn safety and baby health.
Designed to give you even more confidence, calm and clarity, whenever you need it.
Newborn Talks
Feel supported in the early days with our series of expert-led, on-demand webinars.
Covering everything from newborn sleep and feeding to crying, recovery and bonding, each 45-minute session gives you practical advice you can trust - and watch whenever it suits you.
Talks include: Getting to know your baby, Newborn sleep, Feeding, Crying and communicating, Recovery and wellbeing.
Hypnobirthing
Feel calm and in control, whatever your birth looks like.
These on-demand videos and audio tracks give you practical tools to manage fear, reduce tension and stay centred through labour and birth.
Includes: Hypnobirthing techniques explained, Breathing and visualisation, Relaxation audio tracks.
Newborn Safety & Baby Health
Learn how to keep your baby safe and well in those important early weeks.
Watch anytime with our practical, expert-led videos covering everyday care and when to seek help.
Includes: Your baby’s breathing and safer sleep; Using prams, slings and car seats safely; Signs of illness and what to look out for; Meningitis and sepsis awareness.
Yoga for Pregnancy
Breathe, stretch and connect with your changing body.
Our on-demand video series includes gentle yoga practices and guided relaxations to help you feel more comfortable and calm throughout your pregnancy.
Includes: Movement for strength and ease, Breathing techniques, Guided audio relaxations.
Includes
Up to 15 hours of live, expert-led classes plus flexible extras, including:
Over 3.5 hours of live newborn talks to support you after your course
Plus on-demand extras, including newborn safety and baby health, yoga for pregnancy and hypnobirthing.
Access to a community of local parents
2 people included in price, could be your partner, family member or friend
Online and in-person options
Pay in interest-free instalments
Discounts available for low income households
Book now from
£289
Community
Join a community over 3 million parents who have taken an NCT Antenatal Course.
Connection
95% of parents are still in touch with their NCT friends after having their baby.
Confidence
Over 70 years delivering trusted, evidenced-based support and information to parents.
Credibility
Voted #1 Best Antenatal Course in 2025 in the Loved By Parents awards.
Charity
We’re the UK’s largest charity for parents and your course fees will support vital programs, like NCT’s Infant Feeding Support Line.
Our antenatal classes are designed to finish with at least two weeks before your due date.
You can book at anytime - most people book when they're around 16 weeks pregnant - but our courses can fill fast, so don't leave it too long. Early bookers can spread the cost of the class over monthly interest-free instalments.
Showing 21 of 21 courses
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Sat 11 Apr
9:30am - 3:30pm
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Sat 18 Apr
9:30am - 3:30pm
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Sat 25 Apr
10:00am - 1:00pm
Breastfeeding session. |
Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge, CB2 | This is an accessible venue
£299
For up to two attendees.
NCT Member or have a low household income? Discounts available - check eligibility & apply.
NCT Gift Voucher, Bupa or Employer's Code? - Redeem.
Cancellations or changes? See terms and conditions.
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Sat 25 Apr
9:30am - 3:30pm
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Thu 30 Apr
6:15pm - 9:15pm
Breastfeeding session. |
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Sat 2 May
9:30am - 3:30pm
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Cherry Hinton Village Leisure Centre, Cambridge, CB1
£239
For up to two attendees.
NCT Member or have a low household income? Discounts available - check eligibility & apply.
NCT Gift Voucher, Bupa or Employer's Code? - Redeem.
Cancellations or changes? See terms and conditions.
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Sat 25 Apr
10:00am - 12:30pm
Getting ready for birth. |
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Sat 25 Apr
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Understanding birth. |
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Wed 29 Apr
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Feeding your baby. This session will be held at Rampton Village Hall, Cottenham, CB24. |
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Sat 2 May
10:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting your baby & recovering after birth. |
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Sat 2 May
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Life with a new baby. |
Cottenham Village Hall, Cambridge, CB24 | This is an accessible venue
Rampton Village Hall, Cottenham, CB24
£239
For up to two attendees.
NCT Member or have a low household income? Discounts available - check eligibility & apply.
NCT Gift Voucher, Bupa or Employer's Code? - Redeem.
Cancellations or changes? See terms and conditions.
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Thu 7 May
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Getting ready for birth. |
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Thu 14 May
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Understanding birth. |
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Thu 21 May
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Meeting your baby & recovering after birth. |
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Thu 28 May
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Feeding your baby. |
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Thu 4 Jun
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Life with a new baby. |
Meadows Community Centre, Cambridge, CB4 | This is an accessible venue
£239
For up to two attendees.
NCT Member or have a low household income? Discounts available - check eligibility & apply.
NCT Gift Voucher, Bupa or Employer's Code? - Redeem.
Cancellations or changes? See terms and conditions.
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Sat 16 May
10:00am - 12:30pm
Getting ready for birth. |
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Sat 16 May
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Understanding birth. |
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Tue 19 May
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Meeting your baby & recovering after birth. |
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Sat 23 May
10:00am - 12:30pm
Feeding your baby. This session will be held at Grantchester Village Hall, Grantchester, CB3. |
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Sat 23 May
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Life with a new baby. This session will be held at Grantchester Village Hall, Grantchester, CB3. |
Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge, CB2 | This is an accessible venue
Grantchester Village Hall, Grantchester, CB3
£239
For up to two attendees.
NCT Member or have a low household income? Discounts available - check eligibility & apply.
NCT Gift Voucher, Bupa or Employer's Code? - Redeem.
Cancellations or changes? See terms and conditions.
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Sat 30 May
10:00am - 12:30pm
Getting ready for birth. |
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Sat 30 May
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Understanding birth. |
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Sat 6 Jun
10:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting your baby & recovering after birth. |
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Sat 6 Jun
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Feeding your baby. |
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Mon 8 Jun
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Life with a new baby. |
Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge, CB2 | This is an accessible venue
£239
For up to two attendees.
NCT Member or have a low household income? Discounts available - check eligibility & apply.
NCT Gift Voucher, Bupa or Employer's Code? - Redeem.
Cancellations or changes? See terms and conditions.
* Online Zoom sessions
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Sat 30 May
9:30am - 12:00pm
Getting ready for birth. |
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Sat 30 May
12:00pm - 2:30pm
Understanding birth. |
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Sun 31 May
9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting your baby & recovering after birth. |
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Sun 31 May
12:00pm - 2:30pm
Life with a new baby. |
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Wed 3 Jun
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Feeding your baby. This session will be delivered via Zoom. |
Cambourne Village College, Cambridge, CB23 | This is an accessible venue
£239
For up to two attendees.
NCT Member or have a low household income? Discounts available - check eligibility & apply.
NCT Gift Voucher, Bupa or Employer's Code? - Redeem.
Cancellations or changes? See terms and conditions.
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Sat 6 Jun
10:00am - 12:30pm
Getting ready for birth. |
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Sat 6 Jun
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Understanding birth. |
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Thu 11 Jun
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Feeding your baby. |
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Sat 13 Jun
10:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting your baby & recovering after birth. |
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Sat 13 Jun
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Life with a new baby. |
Rampton Village Hall, Cottenham, CB24 | This is an accessible venue
£239
For up to two attendees.
NCT Member or have a low household income? Discounts available - check eligibility & apply.
NCT Gift Voucher, Bupa or Employer's Code? - Redeem.
Cancellations or changes? See terms and conditions.
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Wed 10 Jun
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Getting ready for birth. |
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Wed 17 Jun
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Understanding birth. |
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Wed 24 Jun
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Meeting your baby & recovering after birth. |
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Sat 27 Jun
10:00am - 12:30pm
Feeding your baby. |
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Sat 27 Jun
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Life with a new baby. |
Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge, CB2 | This is an accessible venue
£239
For up to two attendees.
NCT Member or have a low household income? Discounts available - check eligibility & apply.
NCT Gift Voucher, Bupa or Employer's Code? - Redeem.
Cancellations or changes? See terms and conditions.
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Sat 20 Jun
10:00am - 12:30pm
Getting ready for birth. |
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Sat 20 Jun
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Understanding birth. |
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Thu 25 Jun
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Meeting your baby & recovering after birth. |
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Sat 27 Jun
10:00am - 12:30pm
Feeding your baby. |
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Sat 27 Jun
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Life with a new baby. |
Cherry Hinton Village Leisure Centre, Cambridge, CB1
£239
For up to two attendees.
NCT Member or have a low household income? Discounts available - check eligibility & apply.
NCT Gift Voucher, Bupa or Employer's Code? - Redeem.
Cancellations or changes? See terms and conditions.
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Sun 5 Jul
10:00am - 12:30pm
Getting ready for birth. |
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Sun 5 Jul
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Understanding birth. |
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Wed 8 Jul
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Feeding your baby. |
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Sun 12 Jul
10:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting your baby & recovering after birth. |
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Sun 12 Jul
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Life with a new baby. |
Campkin Road Community Centre, Cambridge, CB4 | This is an accessible venue
£239
For up to two attendees.
NCT Member or have a low household income? Discounts available - check eligibility & apply.
NCT Gift Voucher, Bupa or Employer's Code? - Redeem.
Cancellations or changes? See terms and conditions.
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Sat 11 Jul
10:00am - 12:30pm
Getting ready for birth. |
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Sat 11 Jul
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Understanding birth. |
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Sat 18 Jul
10:00am - 12:30pm
Feeding your baby. This session will be held at Cottenham Village Hall, Cambridge, CB24. |
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Sat 25 Jul
10:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting your baby & recovering after birth. |
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Sat 25 Jul
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Life with a new baby. |
Rampton Village Hall, Cottenham, CB24 | This is an accessible venue
Cottenham Village Hall, Cambridge, CB24
£239
For up to two attendees.
NCT Member or have a low household income? Discounts available - check eligibility & apply.
NCT Gift Voucher, Bupa or Employer's Code? - Redeem.
Cancellations or changes? See terms and conditions.
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Wed 15 Jul
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Getting ready for birth. |
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Wed 22 Jul
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Understanding birth. |
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Wed 29 Jul
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Meeting your baby & recovering after birth. |
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Wed 5 Aug
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Feeding your baby. |
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Wed 12 Aug
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Life with a new baby. |
Meadows Community Centre, Cambridge, CB4 | This is an accessible venue
£289
For up to two attendees.
NCT Member or have a low household income? Discounts available - check eligibility & apply.
NCT Gift Voucher, Bupa or Employer's Code? - Redeem.
Cancellations or changes? See terms and conditions.
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Sat 25 Jul
9:30am - 12:00pm
Getting ready for birth. |
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Sat 25 Jul
12:00pm - 2:30pm
Understanding birth. |
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Sun 26 Jul
9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting your baby & recovering after birth. |
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Sun 26 Jul
12:00pm - 2:30pm
Life with a new baby. |
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Wed 29 Jul
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Feeding your baby. |
Cambourne Village College, Cambridge, CB23 | This is an accessible venue
£239
For up to two attendees.
NCT Member or have a low household income? Discounts available - check eligibility & apply.
NCT Gift Voucher, Bupa or Employer's Code? - Redeem.
Cancellations or changes? See terms and conditions.
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Thu 6 Aug
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Getting ready for birth. |
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Thu 13 Aug
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Understanding birth. |
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Thu 20 Aug
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Meeting your baby & recovering after birth. |
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Thu 27 Aug
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Feeding your baby. |
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Thu 3 Sep
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Life with a new baby. |
Rampton Village Hall, Cottenham, CB24 | This is an accessible venue
£289
For up to two attendees.
NCT Member or have a low household income? Discounts available - check eligibility & apply.
NCT Gift Voucher, Bupa or Employer's Code? - Redeem.
Cancellations or changes? See terms and conditions.
* Online Zoom sessions
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Sat 15 Aug
11:00am - 1:30pm
Getting ready for birth. |
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Sat 15 Aug
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Understanding birth. |
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Thu 20 Aug
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Feeding your baby. This session will be delivered via Zoom. |
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Sat 22 Aug
11:00am - 1:30pm
Meeting your baby & recovering after birth. |
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Sat 22 Aug
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Life with a new baby. |
Cherry Hinton Village Leisure Centre, Cambridge, CB1
£289
For up to two attendees.
NCT Member or have a low household income? Discounts available - check eligibility & apply.
NCT Gift Voucher, Bupa or Employer's Code? - Redeem.
Cancellations or changes? See terms and conditions.
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Wed 9 Sep
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Getting ready for birth. |
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Wed 16 Sep
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Understanding birth. |
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Wed 23 Sep
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Meeting your baby & recovering after birth. |
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Wed 30 Sep
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Feeding your baby. |
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Wed 7 Oct
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Life with a new baby. |
Meadows Community Centre, Cambridge, CB4 | This is an accessible venue
£289
For up to two attendees.
NCT Member or have a low household income? Discounts available - check eligibility & apply.
NCT Gift Voucher, Bupa or Employer's Code? - Redeem.
Cancellations or changes? See terms and conditions.
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Sat 12 Sep
10:00am - 12:30pm
Getting ready for birth. |
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Sat 12 Sep
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Understanding birth. |
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Wed 16 Sep
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Meeting your baby & recovering after birth. |
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Sat 19 Sep
10:00am - 12:30pm
Feeding your baby. |
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Sat 19 Sep
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Life with a new baby. |
Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge, CB2 | This is an accessible venue
£289
For up to two attendees.
NCT Member or have a low household income? Discounts available - check eligibility & apply.
NCT Gift Voucher, Bupa or Employer's Code? - Redeem.
Cancellations or changes? See terms and conditions.
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Thu 17 Sep
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Getting ready for birth. |
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Thu 24 Sep
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Understanding birth. |
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Thu 1 Oct
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Meeting your baby & recovering after birth. |
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Thu 8 Oct
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Feeding your baby. |
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Thu 15 Oct
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Life with a new baby. |
Rampton Village Hall, Cottenham, CB24 | This is an accessible venue
£289
For up to two attendees.
NCT Member or have a low household income? Discounts available - check eligibility & apply.
NCT Gift Voucher, Bupa or Employer's Code? - Redeem.
Cancellations or changes? See terms and conditions.
* Online Zoom sessions
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Mon 5 Oct
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Getting ready for birth. |
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Tue 6 Oct
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Understanding birth. |
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Sat 10 Oct
3:00pm - 5:30pm
Feeding your baby. This session will be delivered via Zoom. |
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Mon 12 Oct
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Meeting your baby & recovering after birth. |
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Tue 13 Oct
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Life with a new baby. |
Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge, CB2 | This is an accessible venue
£289
For up to two attendees.
NCT Member or have a low household income? Discounts available - check eligibility & apply.
NCT Gift Voucher, Bupa or Employer's Code? - Redeem.
Cancellations or changes? See terms and conditions.
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Sat 10 Oct
9:30am - 12:00pm
Getting ready for birth. |
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Sat 10 Oct
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Understanding birth. |
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Sat 17 Oct
9:30am - 12:00pm
Feeding your baby. |
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Sat 24 Oct
9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting your baby & recovering after birth. |
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Sat 24 Oct
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Life with a new baby. |
Cherry Hinton Village Leisure Centre, Cambridge, CB1
£289
For up to two attendees.
NCT Member or have a low household income? Discounts available - check eligibility & apply.
NCT Gift Voucher, Bupa or Employer's Code? - Redeem.
Cancellations or changes? See terms and conditions.
Looking a little further ahead? If you can’t see a course that works for you yet, don’t worry - we’re still planning upcoming dates. Join the waiting list and we’ll notify you as soon as they’re ready to book.
You can contact us through web chat on this page or take a look at our answers to frequently asked questions.
We use your expected due date to determine how suitable a class is for you.
Ideally we want the class to end 3-7 weeks before you're due, but that can be expanded to 2-9 weeks. You will see classes marked as ideal, good, ok and not suitable in the results.
Other personal factors you should consider are:
We allow a max of 18 people (up to 9 pairs), but on average it’s 10 to 14 people. We keep our groups small, so there’s more time to connect, ask questions and get to know each other.
We can't tell you exactly what will be taught in each session because the number and length of sessions can differ between scheduled courses, and your course leader will tailor the content to the needs of the group.
We can tell you that all our courses will cover topics within the following key themes:
We encourage you to book a class where you can make all sessions, as we can't move you into a session in a different class.
Depending on circumstances, we can offer you an online replacement session that will cover one of the five core themes. See our terms and conditions for details.
We understand things don’t always go to plan. You can cancel a booking within 14 days of confirmation without charge. There’s also options for changing your booking. Find out more about cancellation and refunds.
Absolutely. We want to make our courses accessible to all. Please let us know in advance if you have specific accessibility requirements - you can get in touch with us via email at booking.support@nct.org.uk, web chat or by calling 0300 330 0700 (option 2).
Interest-free instalments are available when there is enough time to have monthly instalments between the booking date and the start of the class - this will be indicated on the class when you search.
We offer discounts to households earning less than £35,000 per year. Find out more about our class discounts and eligibility.
To request a discount, find the course you want to attend, select 'show payment & discount information' and then 'check eligibility & apply'.
We regularly hold online classes for people who want to attend an NCT Antenatal class but:
Yes! As part of your class, you'll get access to our NCT Parent Hub, an exclusive digital content platform, where you'll find evidenced-based articles, informative videos and links to useful resources all together in one place to support your learning.
