Antenatal classes can help you to prepare for your baby’s birth and give you confidence and information. They are informative and fun You can learn how to: ? look after and feed your baby ? stay healthy during pregnancy ? make a birth plan, considering the different arrangements for labour and birth and the choices available to you ? and many more important information Antenatal classes are also a good way to make friends with other parents who are expecting babies around the same time as you. These friendships can help you through the first few months with your baby, and sometimes friends for life. Most antenatal classes start around 8 to 10 weeks before your baby is due, when you’re around 30 to 32 weeks pregnant. If you're expecting twins, start your classes when you're around 24 weeks pregnant because your babies are more likely to be born early.