Antenatal classes for local parents-to-be

Expectant parents, usually paying for a course themselves, sometimes with a gift voucher from family.

A fee per person or couple for a course of several sessions, or a one-day workshop. Income depends on group size and how many courses you run.

• Clear, friendly teaching to groups
• Relevant training or experience, such as midwifery, doula work or an antenatal teaching qualification
• Sensitivity and good listening
• Organising venues and bookings

• Public liability insurance, and check whether you also need professional indemnity cover for giving advice
• Make sure your content matches current NHS and NICE guidance, and be clear you are not giving medical advice
• Check whether your training is recognised by the organisations or insurers you want to work with
• Data protection: you will hold health-related information and contact details, so check your obligations (such as ICO registration)
• Local competition, including free NHS classes, so be clear about what makes yours different

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on your venue hire, equipment and materials. These are estimates only. Check which insurance you need, including whether professional indemnity cover suits you.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £2,500, depending on how many courses and participants you attract. These are estimates, and the idea assumes at least about 6 hours a week. Free NHS classes mean local competition.

Check that your content matches current NHS and NICE guidance and that you are clear you are not giving medical advice. Check public liability insurance and whether your training is recognised. You will hold health-related information, so check your data protection duties.