Why choose NCT for your antenatal class in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Wetherby?
Connecting parents in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Wetherby
Meet other parents around Harrogate, Knaresborough and Wetherby to share experiences and offer support. Many NCT groups are still in touch years later.
Led by experts, backed by evidence
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.
For every parenting moment
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.
Flexible digital learning
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.
Small, local groups
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.
For every parent
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.
What you’ll learn
From early signs to the first weeks
Five evidence-based sessions covering labour, birth, feeding, and life with a newborn - all shaped around the choices you want to make.
- Session 1: Getting ready for birth
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What happens in late pregnancy
Birth environments
Recognising the signs that labour has started
Stages of labour
Induction of labour
Pelvic floor health
Your baby’s arrival into the world
- Session 2: Understanding birth
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Vaginal, assisted, and caesarean birth
Pain management options
Perineal health
Supporting yourself and/or a birthing parent
- Session 3: Meeting your baby and recovery from birth
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The first moments with your baby
Physical recovery after birth
Practical baby care
Early days scenarios and safer sleep
Neonatal care
- Session 4: Feeding your baby
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Recognising feeding cues and patterns
Breastfeeding, formula and mixed feeding
How breastmilk supply works, positioning and attachment
Paced bottle feeding
Practical feeding skills and common challenges
- Session 5: Life with a new baby
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What happens after birth
Sleep patterns and bonding
Baby development and responding to crying
Postnatal wellbeing and support networks
Book now from
£239
Included extras
Premium access to Parent Hub
Get more from your antenatal course with full access to the NCT Parent Hub - a digital space packed with extras to support you before, during and after your course.
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.
Where we run antenatal classes in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Wetherby
We really enjoyed our weekly strolls down to our NCT classes. It gave me and my husband time in the week to bond and focus on our upcoming baby. It was also nice to meet some new people which we hope to meet up with again. Gemma our course leader was a lovely person, so welcoming and made everyone feel at ease all the time. It was a good intro into becoming parents and helped us shift our minds towards what’s to come.
"Despite having lots of friends who are at a similar life stage, it felt right to join a NCT group to learn about how to look after a baby, as well as making friends with people who were first time parents too, who would have similar birth dates to us. We feel super lucky to have had such a fantastic group - and have made friends - but ultimately, it has given us great knowledge about pregnancy, labour and how to care for our little one once she arrives. Initially when we heard the evening classes were 3 hours long, we thought we'd be bored! But there wasn't one session that wasn't extremely informative and fun. Range of activity styles for the mums and the dads, saw the time pass in no time at all. All while learning a huge amount of information we have taken on board and ready to use. I couldn't recommend NCT enough to first time parents.
"The NCT course gave me and my partner the confidence to approach birth and parenthood from an informed position. Our course leader gave us all the information we needed and we left with a great group of friends who we can lean on for advice and support. The connections that we made have been invaluable and we have formed bonds with people who we can reach out to well into parenthood.
"Upcoming antenatal classes in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Wetherby
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.
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Have questions?
You can contact us through web chat on this page or take a look at our answers to frequently asked questions.
- Which of the classes listed should I attend?
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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:
- Preferred format (in-person, online or mixed)
- Venue location (for in-person or mixed format classes)
- Date, times and number of sessions (these vary between classes)
- How many people will be in the class?
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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.
- I can't make one of your class sessions?
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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.
- Can I change or cancel a booking?
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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.
- I have accessibility requirements, can you help?
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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).
- Can I pay by interest-free instalments?
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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.
- Can I get a discount on the class price?
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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'.
- Do you offer an online-only class?
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We regularly hold online classes for people who want to attend an NCT Antenatal class but:
- are located outside of the UK
- are located in areas where classes aren't scheduled, or
- would prefer the information and learning of practical skills over the social side of the class
- Can I access information after the class ends?
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Yes! As part of your class, you'll get access to our NCT Parent Hub, an exclusive digital content platform, where you'll find evidence-based articles, informative videos and links to useful resources all together in one place to support your learning.