NCT Classes
For a first-time set of parents the ante-natal classes should be the lifeline that answers the “what are we doing” questions. Or so I think they should, sitting here not having been through them yet. What I expect and what will happen may be two different things entirely, and at least if prepared with this in mind then I guess it can’t be so bad, for either of us.
We were advised to go to the NCT classes as these were really good. So we looked them up and tried to book a place.
Now it has to be remembered here that the NCT classes differ greatly from the NHS ones. And they cost a little. But as we had been strongly advised we tried to book.
Our local branch had a series of classes starting in May and finishing mid-June. These were on a weekend, and of the four weekends we were on holiday for two and had family up for another, so not really an option. Plus it's almost 3 months until the due date. The next set – mid September. September? What? Apparently people don’t want to have classes over the summer as they’d rather be on holiday.
That’s some holiday period. So no women give birth for a whole three months? I can’t see that being the only reason. I’d be more inclined to think it’s a case of shortage of trainers during the summer as they are on holiday, rather than a lack of pregnant women.
Either way, we’ve missed the boat. September’s too late for classes as the real thing will be here. NHS only it is…
