NCT Courses for parents

We know what an amazing but challenging time this is for you and how much you need to prepare for your new life as a parent. We’ve been running NCT courses for new and expectant parents for over 50 years and support over 80,000 new parents each year.

The course finder shows all NCT courses with spaces available. The earlier you enquire the more likely it is that we will be able to offer you a choice of course. If you are over 28 weeks pregnant or can't find what you are looking for, please contact us on 0300 330 0700 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm).

Course types

Our courses are based on evidence not opinion and all our practitioners train for at least 3 years, and update their skills every year.  You will find a warm welcome, emotional and practical help and meet some new friends along the way.

NCT antenatal courses helps you work out how to approach labour, practice birthing positions and breathing, as well as parenting skills.

Our postnatal courses aim to help you feel more confident and suported in your new life as a parent.

From where to give birth to knowing when your contractions are really getting underway, NCT antenatal classes are a great way to...
Refresher courses are for those who have already had at least one baby.
NCT postnatal classes in the form of Early Days™ groups give you the opportunity to explore different approaches to important...
NCT has now launched our new Birth Companions program, a birth doula service for parents through late pregnancy, labour, birth,...