Antenatal classes are also called birth and parenting classes. An antenatal class will help you and your partner to prepare for what lies ahead. Please see the section below on ‘What You Can Learn’. From getting ready for labour to caring for your baby after giving birth, an antenatal class will teach you and prepare you.
Our antenatal class will be run by a retired midwife.
Our Antenatal Classes are informative and fun and we are currently accepting registrations for our Antenatal Classes – our first ever Antenatal Classes will commence in 2022 (date to be confirmed).
We are delighted to announce Baby Scan and Beyond has been recognised as Best Ultrasound Clinic – Winner 2026 / 27 at the North England Prestige Awards. This reflects positively on the service we provide to expectant parents.
Based in Wigan, Baby Scan and Beyond offers a range of private pregnancy scans from early pregnancy onwards, including 2D, 3D, 4D and HD Live services. Our clinic provides a comfortable and safe environment and we follow CQC regulations alongside BEMUS guidance and ALARA guidelines.
Antenatal classes will give you more confidence ahead of your baby’s birth. Included in amongst a group of other parents who are in attendance for the similar reasons, you will be able to speak and share experiences.
You can learn how to..
Looking after your baby and feeding your baby.
How to stay healthy during pregnancy.
How to make a birth plan. Learn about the different arrangements and choices for birth and labour.
You can talk about your plans and any concerns with professionals and parents.
Antenatal classes are a good way to make friends with other parents.
All the signs of labour and when to make a decision to call the hospital
Preparing for labour.
Learn about the different stages of labour
Learn about the different birthing positions
Learn and adopt new breathing and relaxation skills to use for when you go into labour.
Learn early parenting skills.
Learn how to breastfeed.
Learn all about how newborn babies behave.
Find the sort of class that suits you best. We are confident we can offer you a chance to learn skills that are practical and of great use going forward.
Places in antenatal classes can fill very quickly. The NHS run classes for free but if you would like to find out more about our classes, please contact us and we can discuss everything with you.
Most antenatal classes start at around 8 – 10 weeks before your baby is due but you can start baby care introductory classes before that.
If yours is to be a multiple birth your babies are more likely to be born early, so it would be ideal to start antenatal classes from 24 weeks.
