2024 Class Schedule

Birth Classes below are taught by Katie Rohs while Penny is on an extended leave of absence.

Note: all classes take place virtually via Zoom from the comfort of your own home.

Home & Birth Center Classes

February 28 – April 17, 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, Jan. 30!

Wednesdays 6:30-9:00pm
Via Zoom

Hospital or Hospital Birth Center Classes

February 28 – April 17, 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, March 26!

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

April 24 – June 12, 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, March 26!

Wednesdays 6:30-9:00pm
Via Zoom

Hospital or Hospital Birth Center Classes

April 24 – June 12, 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, March 26!

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. NOTE: Registration for this series may not be open yet.

Home & Birth Center Classes

June 19 – August 7, 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, July 16!

Wednesdays 6:30-9:00pm
Via Zoom

Hospital or Hospital Birth Center Classes

June 19 – August 7, 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, July 16!

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. NOTE: Registration for this series may not be open yet.