Pregnancy

Antenatal Course Provider Comparison

We know it can be tricky to choose an antenatal course so here is a comparison of the birth preparation course, pregnancy support, postnatal support and baby care education that each course provider offers.

06/03/24

We know it can be tricky to choose an antenatal course, and often making friends is at the top of the priority list. However, at a time when the NHS maternity and postnatal care system is so stretched and overwhelmed, it is imperative that your priority is unbiased, personalised and ongoing support/education.

Keen to make friends? Then choose a group course option (with the priority of the points above), or aim to make connections in other ways. Pregnancy/postnatal exercise classes, baby massage, local baby groups are all great ways to meet other local parents at a similar stage to you.

To make comparing courses a little easier for you, we’ve put together these comparison tables which show details of what you should take into consideration including the:

Birth preparation course
Pregnancy support
Postnatal support
Babycare education

This comparison table shows details of the birth preparation course, pregnancy support, postnatal support and baby care education that each course provider offers in order to help you to understand what’s available from each, and to find the best course for your needs:

The Course	Mindful Natal®	NCT	Bump & Baby
Birth preparation course	Yes	Yes	Yes
Planned caesarean birth course option	Yes	No	No
Dedicated postnatal recovery course	Yes	No	No
Hypnobirthing	Yes	No	Yes
Hard copy workbook	Yes	Yes	No
Affirmation card pack	Yes	No	No
1:1 WhatsApp Support	Yes	No	No
Group size	<8	>8	>8
In-person option	Yes	Yes	Yes
Zoom option	Yes	No	No
Private option	Yes	No	No
Payment plans available	Yes	Yes	No

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Teacher Training	TMBG	NCT	Bump & Baby
Cultural Awareness	Yes	No	No
Pregnancy after baby loss	Yes	No	No
Birth Rights	Yes	No	No
LGBTQ+	Yes	No	No
Trans parents	Yes	No	No

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Pregnancy Support	TMBG	NCT	Bump & Baby
Live pregnancy yoga/pilates/aerobics	Yes	No	No
Live relaxation sessions	Yes	No	No
Ask the midwife chat group	Yes	No	No
Online moderated community	Yes	No	No

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Postnatal Support	TMBG	NCT	Bump & Baby
Live postnatal doula support	Yes	No	No
Parent & baby yoga	Yes	No	No
Online moderated community	Yes	No	No
Postnatal planner	Yes	No	No

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Baby Care Education	TMBG	NCT	Bump & Baby
Baby feeding by IBCLC	Yes	No	No
Baby sleep by IACSC	Yes	No	No
Slings & carriers	Yes	No	No
Baby first aid	Yes	No	Yes
Parent mental health	Yes	No	No
Introducing to siblings	Yes	No	No
Weaning	Yes	No	No
Choosing childcare	Yes	No	No

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Pricing	TMBG	NCT	Bump & Baby
Based on group courses in city areas:	£245 Zoom option. £275 in-person option. Includes the full course support package	c.£300	c.£260
Payment plans available	Yes	Yes	No

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