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I can’t necessarily recommend but also in Woking and with Royal Surrey. I’ve decided to do NCT - main reason being it’s more local to me and I wasn’t sure if hospital classes would be women from all over the Surrey. But I am going to do their online webinars etc.
We are doing the Bump and Baby one - it is local so more chances to keep in touch with people. The birth and beyond is a bit too far from us so we decided not to go with them. Went with Bump and Baby as they seem to have a more modern approach than NCT. Can’t feedback yet though as only starting in September.
We did Bump and Baby which was based at the DoubleTree Hilton in Woking. I was recommended this one by my midwife (who had heard good things from her patients and friends who had attended). I obviously don’t know what the other classes are like, but I’d guess most of the content is very similar. Bump and Baby classes were run by a midwife which was nice, so she could provide up to date guidance and advice etc and has experience of pregnancy and delivery. There was also a baby first aid class included too which was good. There were 10 in the class, coming from all over Woking and surrounding areas so everyone is within good distance for meeting up. My husband and I have made some great friends from the class. You’ll definitely find out some useful things during the class, but ultimately you’re paying to make friends! Bump and Baby was cheaper than NCT, and with 10 couples you’ll hopefully find at least a few you’ll get on with!
Still friends with all our NCT group two years on
I did NCT and found it to be very traditional… heard a lot of people doing bump and baby!
We did Birth and Beyond which was good. We met some great mum/dads which has been so helpful!