Start an online antenatal course

Expectant parents, including those who want an alternative to local in-person classes or can't travel easily.

A fee per person or couple for a course or single workshop. You can run larger groups than in a room, or add paid extras such as a Q&A session.

• Confident teaching on camera
• Relevant training or experience, such as midwifery, doula work or an antenatal teaching qualification
• Basic tech skills for video calls and a simple website
• Warm, clear communication

• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and check whether your insurer covers online teaching
• Keep content in line with current NHS and NICE guidance and avoid giving individual medical advice
• Data protection and privacy: check your obligations for storing personal details and for recording sessions
• Competition from free and paid online courses, so you need a clear local or specialist angle
• Parents often prefer to meet others locally, so consider how you will build a sense of community

Startup costs are typically around £300 to £2,000, depending on your equipment, website and any training or insurance you choose. These are estimates, so price your own setup carefully before you commit any money.

Monthly revenue is typically around £200 to £2,000, depending on how many parents you teach and what you charge. These are estimates rather than guarantees, and you would usually need at least about five hours a week.

Check your insurance, including public liability and professional indemnity, and whether your insurer covers online teaching. Also check that your content follows current NHS and NICE guidance without individual medical advice, and your data protection duties for personal details and recordings.