Are UK fathers entitled to time off work to attend Ante Natal classes?

chittychis · Jan 17th, 2011, 23:33 PM

Can anyone tell me if husbands/partners/other halfs/significant others are entitled to time off work to attend Ante Natal classes?

Thanks! xx

Savannah11 · Jan 17th, 2011, 23:35 PM

I'm not entirely sure but didn't want to R & R.
Just pull a sicky!

chittychis · Jan 17th, 2011, 23:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Savannah11

I'm not entirely sure but didn't want to R & R.
Just pull a sicky!

I like this answer a lot lol!

~Mummy~ · Jan 18th, 2011, 00:50 AM

No, unfortunately.
The paid time off for antenatal care only applies to the expecting mum. The employer can decide whether to give the father paid or unpaid time off for it, but it's not under any obligation to do so.
Can't your partner take a day off for it?

lousielou · Jan 18th, 2011, 02:12 AM

^^ WSS

discoclare · Jan 18th, 2011, 02:48 AM

No. Can you not find one at a time he can attend? Mine were in the evening so most of the father's can go. My friend went on a weekend as her husband does a lot of on-call and they couldn't attend evenings.

chittychis · Jan 18th, 2011, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ~Mummy2Be~

No, unfortunately.
The paid time off for antenatal care only applies to the expecting mum. The employer can decide whether to give the father paid or unpaid time off for it, but it's not under any obligation to do so.
Can't your partner take a day off for it?

Thanks for this information that's great! Yes he can take time off but as he works shifts they have to arrange cover and if they don't have cover they can't take the time off. Fingers crossed we'll get the dates in advance so he has a better chance to organise cover. Thank you! xx

moma · Jan 18th, 2011, 05:35 AM

i haven't even been offered antenatal classes ??

there not running as there really busy, but midwife has been good to answer questions ?

but my mw apts and scans, consultant apts my hubby been to and been paid but thats down to his work just been really good with him thats all, he gave the as much notice as poss, and work , popped out to me , i got apt thu tho, and our car broke till weekend so he cant come to mw

, mom got 2 work,

~Mummy~ · Jan 18th, 2011, 15:59 PM

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Originally Posted by moma

i haven't even been offered antenatal classes ??

there not running as there really busy, but midwife has been good to answer questions ?

TBH, our antenatal classes were a complete waste of time. All we talked about were the different type of pain relief available and did some pointless exercises.
I learnt a lot more in BnB than in my antenatal and breastfeeding classes.

Bumpsy baby · Mar 13th, 2011, 12:44 PM

Its really important for dads to come along if they want to, sadly some classes aren't at the best times!

Have a search for private classes, they vary in price but are usually either weekends, evenings or one to one classes in your home. If you live in Cheshire / Manchester try Bumpsy baby

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~Mummy~ Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: UK Posts: 854	No, unfortunately. The paid time off for antenatal care only applies to the expecting mum. The employer can decide whether to give the father paid or unpaid time off for it, but it's not under any obligation to do so. Can't your partner take a day off for it?

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discoclare Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 4,340	No. Can you not find one at a time he can attend? Mine were in the evening so most of the father's can go. My friend went on a weekend as her husband does a lot of on-call and they couldn't attend evenings.

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moma Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: england Posts: 160	i haven't even been offered antenatal classes ?? there not running as there really busy, but midwife has been good to answer questions ? but my mw apts and scans, consultant apts my hubby been to and been paid but thats down to his work just been really good with him thats all, he gave the as much notice as poss, and work , popped out to me , i got apt thu tho, and our car broke till weekend so he cant come to mw , mom got 2 work,

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Bumpsy baby Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13	Its really important for dads to come along if they want to, sadly some classes aren't at the best times! Have a search for private classes, they vary in price but are usually either weekends, evenings or one to one classes in your home. If you live in Cheshire / Manchester try Bumpsy baby

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