They offer a chance to reflect and build on past birth experiences and prepare yourself for looking after your new baby. Our courses are tailored to the needs of those there based on their previous birth experience and their desires for this birth. Most courses run as a set of sessions with the same group attending each session.

These courses vary in length, although are generally shorter than standard antenatal course, generally covering 6-14 teaching hours. Most include sessions for women only. NCT courses are small and informal, so we generally have around eight women with their partners or supporters in a session.

All antenatal courses cover preparation for birth and parenthood. Some refresher courses include a breastfeeding session with a qualified breastfeeding counsellor and some include a reunion which takes place after all the babies are born. Ask your bookings administrator for details of what is offered in your area.

What are the benefits of refresher courses?

Refresher courses are a good way of concentrating on this baby and this pregnancy - often overlooked when there are toddlers and other children to look after. They are also a good way of meeting others and making a friendship group for the new addition. Parents often find that the people they meet on these courses become an important support in the months and sometimes years after their babies are born.

The course will be appropriate whether you have a small or large gap and whether it is your second or your ninth baby. If refresher courses aren't available in your area, or the course is not suitable for you, you are always welcome to join our standard or intensive antenatal courses.

How much do refresher antenatal courses cost?

NCT courses are priced according to the number of teaching hours and the area of the UK it takes place.

We charge for courses in order to cover the costs to the charity for providing this service and to help us to provide services for all parents. Everyone is welcome to pay by instalments and we offer discounts for parents in receipt of benefits or on lower incomes. Please request further information from the course administrator when you enquire about refresher courses.

How do I find classes in my area?

You can find your nearest Refresher antenatal course through entering your postcode into our Course Finder, then on the course results screen use the course filters to find "Refresher" courses.