NCT OFFERS PARENTS A HELPING HAND WITH ANTENATAL COURSES - NEWTOWN

17 Awst 2009

Having a baby? Worried about the pregnancy or concerned about the birth? Parents-to-be can help to reduce their concerns or worries with NCT Antenatal courses in Newtown. Led by qualified teachers, NCT antenatal courses are renowned throughout the UK for helping new parents prepare themselves for birth and parenthood.

NCT Antenatal courses provide expert information on pregnancy and options for labour and birth. They also include discussion on what life will really be like with a new baby, breastfeeding and baby-feeding choices and practical baby care. Classes are ideal for building up confidence and reducing anxiety surrounding the birth and becoming a parent - they are also a great way to make new friends who understand exactly what you are going through.

Topics covered generally include:

  • What is happening to your body during pregnancy
  • Preparing yourself for labour, birth and parenthood
  • Giving expectant parents the opportunity to explore this life-change in context to their past and their future
  • Assessing information in light of personal needs and cultural context

To book an NCT Antenatal course in the Newtown area call Suna 0844 243 6876 or email at bookings6a@nct.org.uk. The next classes start at 7.30pm on Monday 30th September at Newtown Library.

Sara Pritchard, local antenatal teacher, NCT Shrewsbury & District Branch, says; "Becoming a parent is an exciting experience, but can also be very challenging. NCT Antenatal courses can provide new parents with a support network in the run up to birth to give them the confidence to be the best possible parent. Many parents say the courses are ‘a life saver’, and that after completing them they feel much more prepared for life with a newborn baby."

Classes are friendly, informal sessions for parents-to-be offering evidence-based information, support and the opportunity to ask questions and make informed decisions. Everyone on the course will be expecting a baby around the same time helping to provide a sharing environment, and many people find they make good friends through the course and the reunions.

Unlike many other courses, NCT’s Antenatal courses are run by teachers who are fully qualified to diploma level; ensuring they are highly skilled before taking their class. There is a charge for the courses but discount rates are available for those on low income. Profit from the course is invested back into the charity’s campaigns and services.

The NCT is dedicated to supporting parents through a range of antenatal and postnatal courses and a network of over 300 local branches around the UK, run by volunteers, offering breastfeeding support, bumps and babies groups, coffee mornings, nearly new sales and much, much more. For details of your nearest local NCT branch call 0300 330 0770 or visit www.nct.org.uk

NCT - the National Childbirth Trust - is the UK’s leading charity on pregnancy, birth and early parenthood – we’re with parents all the way from bump to baby. Each year the charity supports thousands of parents through a life-changing experience, offering expert information and trusted practical and emotional support.