Home and Birth Center Childbirth Education Series

These classes are taught by: Penny Simkin or Sandy Szalay

Fee:  $250 per couple

Reading Materials: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn; The Birth Partner; and handouts (Both books are included with the class fee)

(A video of an out of hospital birth or another relevant topic will be shown at most classes)

To sign up, call (206) 325-1419 or e-mail us at info@pennysimkin.com


Class Dates

We recommend a class that ends 2-5 weeks before your due date.

Week Day Dates Time Instructor Notes
Wednesdays March 24 - May 5 7:00-9:30pm Sandy Szalay FULL
Tuesdays April 27 - June 15  **Skips May 18th 7:00-9:30pm Penny Simkin FULL
Wednesdays May 12 - June 23 7:00-9:30pm Sandy Szalay  
Tuesdays

June 22 - August 10

**Skips July 20th

7:00-9:30pm Penny Simkin  
Wednesdays August 4 - September 15 7:00-9:30pm Sandy Szalay  

* Penny Simkin's classes are held at the Birth and Beyond classroom (2717 East Madison).  Directions will be provided prior to class start date.

** Sandy Szalay's classes are held either in her home on Capitol Hill (near Ezell's Chicken and Garfield High School) or at the Birth and Beyond Classroom.  Directions will be provided prior to class start date.

A New Book and a New DVD to Prepare for Childbirth...

 

 

 

 

 

Penny Simkin's Comfort Measures for Childbirth DVD

Endorsed by Christiane Northrup, MD

"Comfort measures is wonderful. I suggest that it be required viewing for all pregnant couples and childbirth professionals. Even the process of watching it was comforting. I learned a LOT!!" (more information)

and

The Birth Partner, 3rd Edition
A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and Other Labor Companions

The definitive guide to helping a woman have a healthy and emotionally fulfilling childbirth experience.  (ordering information)

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