Childbirth Classes

NCT

NCT is a healthcare and medicine company based in London, England. They specialize in providing childbirth classes for expectant parents.

Introduction to NCT

NCT is a nonprofit organization that provides childbirth and parenting classes in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1956, the organization's purpose is to support parents during pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. NCT is unique in that it is run by parents, for parents, and prioritizes evidence-based information and support.

Services & products

NCT offers a variety of services including antenatal classes, postnatal support, breastfeeding support, and early days courses. The organization also provides online resources, such as webinars and forums, for parents who cannot attend in-person classes.

Location

NCT is located in 30 Euston Square, London NW1 2FB, United Kingdom, in the heart of London. The area is bustling with a mix of businesses, including restaurants, cafes, and shops. The location is easily accessible by public transportation, with Euston Station, King's Cross Station, and Warren Street Station all within a 10-minute walk.

Benefits

NCT's focus on evidence-based information and support sets it apart from other organizations in the same industry. The organization's classes and resources are designed to empower parents and provide them with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about their pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood.

Good to know

Customers should be aware that NCT is a nonprofit organization, and any profits made from classes or products are reinvested into the organization's services and resources.

Reviews

Customers have praised NCT for the quality of its classes and resources, as well as the support provided by the organization's volunteers. Many have found the classes to be informative and helpful in preparing them for the arrival of their baby.

Amenities

online classes
free consultation
birthing pool
certified instructor
educational materials
relaxation techniques
nutrition advice
postpartum support
comfort measures

FAQ

What topics are covered in your childbirth classes?

Our childbirth classes cover a variety of topics including labor and delivery, pain management techniques, breastfeeding, newborn care, and postpartum recovery.

What is the cost of your childbirth classes?

The cost of our childbirth classes varies depending on the location and type of class. We offer a range of classes at different price points to accommodate different budgets.

Is the class taught by a certified childbirth educator?

Yes, all of our childbirth classes are taught by certified childbirth educators who have undergone extensive training and have experience working with expectant parents.

What is the class schedule, and how long does the course last?

The class schedule and duration vary depending on the type of class, but most of our childbirth classes are held over several weeks, with sessions lasting a few hours each. We offer classes during the day, evening, and weekends to accommodate different schedules.

Are there any additional resources or support services offered after the class?

Yes, we offer a variety of resources and support services for expectant parents, including breastfeeding support groups, postpartum depression support groups, and online forums where parents can connect and share information. We also offer additional classes on topics such as infant CPR and first aid.

Reviews

C W

A waste of money and time. Unprofessional at the best of times. Our coordinator changed dates meaning our small group were separated a few times - a shame as the social aspect was part of the charm of doing this course. The slides are a mess. You get added to a WhatsApp group and then sent pdfs, slides, word docs - none of which are assembled into one large file or maybe pasted into one large PowerPoint - nope. Most of the classes were time wasting “discussing” pdfs. A lot of the information does NOT have scientific back-up. Had I known there were alternative courses I would have chosen those

27-04-2023
Santiago Roó

NCT IS MY BIGGEST REGRET, when it comes to decisions I’ve made about parenting. You, NCT members, have done your absolute best to infuse a whole bunch of pseudo scientific ideas, highly politically charged to a group of people that just needed basic support on how to navigate the leaking ship the NHS is. The ridiculous, fanatic, radical and irrational obsession you have with natural birth is simply criminal. In the most vulnerable time, you have pushed my wife and I to make decisions that have left a mark forever. Shame on you and your bucolic view on childbirth. You should express your nostalgia in a different way, instead of pushing people for ridiculous things as home delivery. SHAME ON YOU.

27-12-2022
Shepherd Hab

Just finished a weekend in-person course. It was so lovely to meet other parents and talk about the different aspects of pregnancy, child birth and parenting. Even though I’ve read tonnes of books and watched YouTube videos etc I still learned so many new things. I liked the non-judgemental Approach our facilitator had about the different types of birth options. She had such a great delivery approach and was just an all-round inspiration. I can’t wait to connect with the other parents going forwards.

27-05-2022
Laura Russell

Why NCT was my BIGGEST REGRET... You will never get those countless precious pre baby hours back. You will not learn anything that is not provided FREE by the NHS in a short informative webinar. You may even be provided with inaccurate information that is harmful to caring for your baby.

27-05-2022
Pietro Bordessa

We were informed that our two day classroom course had to be cancelled and we were having a zoom classroom instead. The course facilitator placed us into several groups were we had to talk to anothe couple about various topics. These were long and awkward and not what any of us had booked onto the course for. This was punctuated with brief information read from slides by facilitator. When the facilitator was asked ANY basic question they flapped instead of signposting. They did not sent us any course materials that were promised and it felt like facilitators were very under qualified and tried to run out the clock with busy work rather than education or support. As far as I'm concerned they took the money and ran.

27-05-2022
jimmy meadows

Wish I had read these reviews before wasting so much money on such a pointless and uninformative course. The content was meandering and unstructured, the sessions were long, late and dull, the information was out of date and we all left the course just feeling none the wiser. Quite often the information was just being read out to us from the NHS website which we can obviously access ourselves so we don’t need to pay the best part of £300 for that. Tried to complain but they don’t care and they’re clearly just trading on their brand name. There are lots of other alternatives out there and I wish I had tried one of those instead. Don’t waste your money!!!!

27-05-2022
Nafez Dakkak

27-05-2022
Hanif Muhammad

My favourite I love chicken City but not look like before

27-05-2022
Charlene

There's not enough content, the structure is poor, the delivery wasn't great, it's neither very informative or inspiring. It lacks detail, pace, interaction, demonstration. It is almost pointless for C section Mums. But even for both delivery methods, the detail just isn't there. I learnt nothing really and felt really flat afterwards. I genuinely think the only positive might be that I meet a few local parents. Far too expensive for what you get. Honestly don't waste your money.

27-05-2022
Corina Gherasimescu

I think it's a great idea and wish more people got involved.

27-05-2021