Early bird session. (Uk ladies)

•Jade•
So I have just rung the midwife to get an appointment (skipping gp out as I think it's pointless) and they have booked me in for a group session called an early bird. 
​Apparently it's to get info an advice before you go and have your actual midwife appointment. You can't see a midwife without having one of these sessions first. 
​Anyone else have to go to one? How was it? Thanks girls.