No, you don''t have to attend. The NHS classes are free, and may sometimes be rather large in numbers. Whether you should think seriously about going depends on how well the classes are run, and how ''new'' you feel to pregnancy and labour. If possible speak to someone who has already been to the class you are thinking of attending and ask their opinion. Remember that the idea of the class is to improve your knowledge and help you to prepare for the arrival of your baby, if the classes you are contemplating can give you this you have little to lose and much to gain by attending. |