Hello, my first post and just a question about antenatal classes. I'm due in January and am looking at classes but can't seem to get anything sorted. Are they completely essential? I booked an NCT course but it was so expensive I ended up cancelling my place. I have looked at the NHS ones but can't make any of the times and it's stressing me out. I feel like of course they will give you valuable information about birth, pain management and preparing for baby but isn't that stuff I can find out myself. I have been doing a lot of reading so don't feel completely in the dark. I guess I am asking if anyone didn't go to antenatal classes and got by? I would love to hear anyone's opinion on them!