I’m planning on having an ELCS and heard that NCT classes are very heavily focussed on vaginal birth plans. I’ve just booked for in person sessions (looks like 3 of them). What I’m more keen to learn is changing a nappy, breastfeeding, how to hold etc, winding, (I probably sound useless I but I really don’t think I’ve held a baby since I was 10 supervised by my mother!)
The social side is appealing to me, meeting couples locally and I’ve heard women that are still friends with their NCT people today.
On the other hand - husband is currently in the interview process for two jobs - one in England but not locally but we would likely move before baby due and the other in the states (but that would be a longer time maybe up to 6 months after baby born) so if the latter it will still be nice to have friends locally for the first few months.
of course both of these options might not work out and then we will be remaining in the local area anyway which would mean attending NCT classes a bonus
NB I note they have a 14 day cancellation fee after booking but wanted to just book in case the spot went as it said last chance to book. I figured it’s probably best to have a place and if I decide to cancel in the next few days I can do so.