Husband doesn’t want to attend antenatal classes

I’m so sorry you’re in this situation, but it sounds like he doesn’t want the responsibility of learning anything because he doesn’t want the responsibility of then actually doing what’s taught in those classes. Has he said anything about why he doesn’t want to go?

I needed to attend antenatal class alone because I didn't live with my partner. I was the only one who did it alone btw.
I found some of information a bit useless for women, it was really a lot for partners who had no idea about female bodies (honestly ridiculous). Of course it also covered some things I haven't thought about yet, but really not rocket science.

But yeah he just should be a good boy and attend the other four classes. It's not that hard, and the first step of being a father is not everything is just fun. Some things you just do for your child and your wife. Extra points if he puts a smile on

No, even after my husband already had a daughter before our first, he was super adamant that it’s a great way to meet other parents to support you once the baby is here. It is a really challenging time and having that NCT WhatsApp group (though it did just turn into the moms group) was irreplaceable. Same with the pub meet-ups during that lonely maternity time. Maybe try to explain how important it is to you to feel supported by him specifically for NCT, and compare it to something you support him with that you don’t necessarily love either? Hopefully others will have some similar experiences that they’ve worked out and can advise you a bit better as well ♥️

Btw I didn’t actually find any NCT learnings all that useful in the end now that my little one is a year and a half. But, the social element was super impactful

Hmm.. I'm sorry but it's probably a precursor for a not very hands on dad. Please insist he goes, if not you might find him not very helpful in labour or when baby is here which is very difficult.

If all fails you can send him videos on YouTube from guys advising how to support a woman in labour, and how to look after a newborn - bottles, burping, nappies, baths. And how to support your postpartum time. Even if he goes to the classes try to send him some of these videos and make sure he's watching, or watch them with him.

If not you may be stuck doing every single thing on your own

Sorry last thing, this one has hit a chord with me, because it’s also the first 6 months. Is he prepared to cook your meals and do bath time and give you time to sleep? Get those discussions agreed beforehand. I burnt myself out so much that I almost lost my milk supply because I wasn’t eating. My husband isn’t a natural caretaker—I am and it wasn’t easy dealing with that with the newborn in the house

my boyfriend wouldn’t go with me and it got to the point it was too late for me to book onto the class and go alone so i know how you feel
there are online ones too i’m sure maybe he would do that instead so he doesn’t physically have to go