Why choose NCT for your antenatal class in Ringwood?
Connecting parents in Ringwood
Meet other parents around Ringwood 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 evidenced-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 Ringwood
Really informative session for everyone - this is baby number 3 for us, but we didn’t do NCT before. We learnt a lot despite previous experience and it was lovely to meet other couples due around the same time.
"Myself and my husband loved the NCT classes run by Vicky. We didn’t really have any expectations and kind of assumed we would just meet some new people and be provided with some information. We loved how interactive the sessions were, how different couples and groups were put together to discuss certain topics and how easy it felt to be able to ask questions and communicate amongst the group. Vicky made us feel so reassured and not in any way uncomfortable about some of the questions that we may have asked. The content of the course was brilliant, we would have loved more sessions just because we enjoyed them so much! Highly recommend to anyone expecting their first baby, and we hope that we will be able to keep in touch with the other parents to be in the group!
"With myself and partner being in our early twenties, the idea of having and looking after a baby is completely nerve wracking! Our NCT course gave us so much confidence and guidance on how to deal with all the challenges and realities of raising a child in a positive and responsible way. By attending the NCT course we are able to connect and support other couples within our community, building friendships and feeling less isolated. We recommend the NCT Antenatal course highly for everyone as the various information and resources have given us confidence in our new adventure!
"Upcoming antenatal classes in Ringwood
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 evidenced-based articles, informative videos and links to useful resources all together in one place to support your learning.