Antenatal classes - NHS and/or NCT - Page 2

katethegeek · May 21st, 2009, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tinkabells

I dont know how far gone im supposed to be when i'm supposed to book these, MW hasnt said anything and the class i thought i was attending a few weeks ago, was where people where trying to sell you stuff!!
So im completely lost!!! xxx

ditto! do we need to arrange these or do we speak to the MW about booking them?

colsy · May 21st, 2009, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by tinkabells

I dont know how far gone im supposed to be when i'm supposed to book these, MW hasnt said anything and the class i thought i was attending a few weeks ago, was where people where trying to sell you stuff!!
So im completely lost!!! xxx

Round here they recommend you book as far in advance as poss, otherwise you may not get on the course, but you don't actually attend until about 2 months or less before due date, otherwise you'll forget half of what you've learned.

tinkabells · May 21st, 2009, 06:12 AM

Who do i speak to because my Midwives, are crap to be honest im still waiting for a letter they were supposed to send to me when i was 14 weeks and still havent recieved this!!! xxx

firegal · May 21st, 2009, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tinkabells

Who do i speak to because my Midwives, are crap to be honest im still waiting for a letter they were supposed to send to me when i was 14 weeks and still havent recieved this!!! xxx

Try the NCT website hun (sorry don't have the address on me but if you google it you'll get it) - you can search for courses in your area. I'd advise phoning rather than emailing though as their email system seems to be unreliable!

tinkabells · May 21st, 2009, 06:24 AM

I dont wanna pay for them and NCT in m area are £240!!! Im intilted t NHS so i wanna it lol xxx

ashnbump · May 21st, 2009, 06:25 AM

i didnt even know that there were classes other than the NHS ones

my nhs classes don't even require pre booking, i just turn up! (i'm at trafford general hospital in manchester if anyone else is!)

we have a set of longer classes during the day for 6 weeks (starting june 6th) and then another set that are during the evenings for four weeks (starting June 23rd)

but i've never heard of the NCT ones, how do i go about getting into these classes and does any one know how expensive they are? xx

katethegeek · May 21st, 2009, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by tinkabells

I dont wanna pay for them and NCT in m area are £240!!! Im intilted t NHS so i wanna it lol xxx

mine want £180, but i don't really have the cash spare to pay out for that!

ashnbump · May 21st, 2009, 06:40 AM

i just tried the link to the website and there are non available im my area anymore, and the closest to us cost £105 per couple (which isn't bad looking at your quotes!) still though its miles from me, and its not even the dates i'd prefer! x

Snowy · May 21st, 2009, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tinkabells

I dont know how far gone im supposed to be when i'm supposed to book these, MW hasnt said anything and the class i thought i was attending a few weeks ago, was where people where trying to sell you stuff!!
So im completely lost!!! xxx

Most antenatal classes consist of about 7 or 8 weekly sessions, so you want to aim to complete the course before your due date. However, you should book yourself on a course soon as sometimes spaces can be limited and the fill up quite quickly.

MrsRH · May 21st, 2009, 11:21 AM

We are doing the NCT intensive small group weekend so get everything done in one go, rather than rushing to get to NHS classes after work for a few weeks. Then a girls only evening breast feeding class.
Main reason as mentioned above by a few ladies, is that we will get to meet Mums and Dads from our local area so more likely to meet up afterwards. I know the South Manchester NCT do a re-union a few weeks after the birth so really encourage people to keep in touch and support each other.
I guess cost is a factor in deciding but my friends say it's money well spent
Rachael
xxx

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tinkabells Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,088	Who do i speak to because my Midwives, are crap to be honest im still waiting for a letter they were supposed to send to me when i was 14 weeks and still havent recieved this!!! xxx

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May 21st, 2009, 06:25 AM	#16
ashnbump Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ashton, Manchester, U.K Posts: 1,071	i didnt even know that there were classes other than the NHS ones my nhs classes don't even require pre booking, i just turn up! (i'm at trafford general hospital in manchester if anyone else is!) we have a set of longer classes during the day for 6 weeks (starting june 6th) and then another set that are during the evenings for four weeks (starting June 23rd) but i've never heard of the NCT ones, how do i go about getting into these classes and does any one know how expensive they are? xx

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May 21st, 2009, 06:40 AM	#18
ashnbump Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ashton, Manchester, U.K Posts: 1,071	i just tried the link to the website and there are non available im my area anymore, and the closest to us cost £105 per couple (which isn't bad looking at your quotes!) still though its miles from me, and its not even the dates i'd prefer! x

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MrsRH Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,763	We are doing the NCT intensive small group weekend so get everything done in one go, rather than rushing to get to NHS classes after work for a few weeks. Then a girls only evening breast feeding class. Main reason as mentioned above by a few ladies, is that we will get to meet Mums and Dads from our local area so more likely to meet up afterwards. I know the South Manchester NCT do a re-union a few weeks after the birth so really encourage people to keep in touch and support each other. I guess cost is a factor in deciding but my friends say it's money well spent Rachael xxx

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