Aware Childbirth Classes

Virtual childbirth education with Gwen Santana, Midwife & Certified Childbirth Educator

Aware Childbirth Classes

Virtual childbirth education with Gwen Santana, Midwife & Certified Childbirth Educator

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With over 20+ years of experience as a midwife and doula, I have designed these childbirth classes to bring you the blend of information, exploration and inspiration you need to birth with confidence. Let me inspire ease in your pregnancy and birth. 

Pregnancy, labor, giving birth, postpartum, breastfeeding, parenting... Let’s talk about it all! Whether you are birthing at home, hospital or a birth center, this class is for you.

Your Pregnancy

  • Prenatal care with doctors or midwives
  • What's your edd?
  • Prenatal care testing schedule
  • Birthing centers & home births
  • Changes during late pregnancy
  • How to care for mind, body and spirit
  • Stages of labor and birth
  • What does birthing feel like?
  • Pain management options
  • Obstetric tools and procedures
  • Your birth support team
  • Comfort strategies with or without epidural
  • Giving birth by c-section
  • Birth affirmations

Postpartum

  • Normal newborn behavior
  • Your postpartum visitor list
  • Meal and food prep
  • Your sleeping baby: What's normal?
  • Newborn care 
  • Self care for new parents

You can choose from either a group class in my Philadelphia location (Parkside) or a virtual class held by Zoom.

Class size for in-person and virtual classes is 4 couples maximum. Digital Student Workbooks will be provided. Classes given by Gwendolyn Santana, DTI Certified Childbirth Educator.

Special discount of 10% off for military active members. We want to show our appreciation for your service.

ZOOM GROUP CLASSES

Virtual Group Childbirth Education Classes are held on 3 consecutive weekends starting on the 2nd Sunday of each month from 10am - 1pm EST.

Jan  14, 21 & 28
Feb 11, 18 & 25
March 10, 17 & 24
April 14, 21 & 28
May 12, 19 & 26
June 9, 16 & 23
July 14, 21 & 28
Aug 11, 18, & 25
Sept 8, 15 & 22
Oct 13, 20 & 27
Nov 10, 15 & 24
Dec 8, 15 & 22

COST: $300 (9 hours)

IN-PERSON GROUP CLASSES

In-Person Group Childbirth Education Classes are held on e consecutive weekends from 10am - 1pm EST.

Jan 6, 13 & 20
Feb 3, 10 & 17
March 9, 16 & 23
April 6, 13 & 20
May 4, 11 & 18
June 1, 8 & 15
July 6, 13 & 20
Aug 3, 10 & 17
Sept 7, 14 & 21
Oct 5, 12 & 19
Nov 2, 9 & 16
Dec 7, 14 & 21

COST: $300 (9 hours)

REFRESHER CLASSES

Are you having another baby? Our Refresher classes for 2nd timer birthing parents are made for you. As a 3 hour workshop you can easily invest in preparing for this birth and new baby.

COST: $150 (3 hours)

PRIVATE CLASSES

Are you on bedrest or have pregnancy complications? Does your schedule not allow for a weekend class? A private childbirth class is designed for your unique needs.

COST: $480 (8 hours)

You will be taught by a caring, fun, compassionate educator with extensive knowledge and experience in the birthing world.

Whether you want a private childbirth class tailored to your specific interests, or a virtual group class to build community and learn together, you will emerge from your childbirth class with an appreciation for the beauty and natural rhythm of the miraculous birthing process.

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Full Spectrum Doula Services

I also currently offer Full Spectrum Doula services on a sliding scale basis from $1000-$3000.