2024 Class Schedule
Katie teaches Penny Simkin’s signature childbirth preparation. These comprehensive classes are evidence-based and prepare families to create positive memories of the birth of their child.
Note: all classes take place virtually via Zoom from the comfort of your own home.
Home & Birth Center Classes
August 14 – October 10, 2024
Eight week comprehensive series for families planning on birthing at home or in a free-standing birth center with a licensed midwife, in conjunction with families planning a hospital birth.
Bonus Comfort Measures class on Tuesday, Sept. 10!
Hospital or Hospital Birth Center Classes
August 14 – October 10, 2024
Eight week comprehensive series for families planning a birth in a hospital such as Swedish First Hill or University of Washington Northwest. Includes breastfeeding and newborn care. Registration link will direct you to the Parent Trust website.
Bonus Comfort Measures class on Tuesday, Sept. 10!
Wednesdays 6:30-9:00pm
Zoom; Great Starts
When you click through to the link above, please select “Birth Series & Baby Care” on the left side of the screen, then select “8-Wk Series (Penny Simkin)” box.
Home & Birth Center Classes
October 9 – November 27, 2024
Eight week comprehensive series for families planning on birthing at home or in a free-standing birth center with a licensed midwife, in conjunction with families planning a hospital birth.
Bonus Comfort Measures class on Tuesday, Nov. 12!
Hospital or Hospital Birth Center Classes
October 9 – November 27, 2024
Eight week comprehensive series for families planning a birth in a hospital such as Swedish First Hill or University of Washington Northwest. Includes breastfeeding and newborn care. Registration link will direct you to the Parent Trust website.
Bonus Comfort Measures class on Tuesday, Nov. 12!
Wednesdays 6:30-9:00pm
Zoom; Great Starts
When you click through to the link above, please select “Birth Series & Baby Care” on the left side of the screen, then select “8-Wk Series (Penny Simkin)” box.
Home & Birth Center Classes
December 4 – February 5, 2025
Eight week comprehensive series for families planning on birthing at home or in a free-standing birth center with a licensed midwife, in conjunction with families planning a hospital birth.
NOTE: Does not meet on 12/25 or 1/1
Bonus Comfort Measures class on Tuesday, January 14!
Hospital or Hospital Birth Center Classes
December 4 – February 5, 2025
Eight week comprehensive series for families planning a birth in a hospital such as Swedish First Hill or University of Washington Northwest. Includes breastfeeding and newborn care. Registration link will direct you to the Parent Trust website.
NOTE: Does not meet on 12/25 or 1/1
Bonus Comfort Measures class on Tuesday, January 14!
Wednesdays 6:30-9:00pm
Zoom; Great Starts
When you click through to the link above, please select “Birth Series & Baby Care” on the left side of the screen, then select “8-Wk Series (Penny Simkin)” box.