Class Schedule
The late Penny Simkin’s classes have been a staple in the Pacific Northwest for over 50 years. Penny’s long-time assistant, Katie Rohs, began teaching for Penny in 2021, and is thrilled to continue Penny’s legacy of practical, evidence based childbirth education. Katie has been a doula and childbirth educator for over 14 years, and is overjoyed to carry Penny’s wisdom forward to expectant families.
Penny’s Classes
2025 Class Schedule
All classes taught by Penny’s long time assistant, Katie Rohs.
Note: all classes take place virtually via Zoom from the comfort of your own home.
Home & Birth Center Classes
April 16 – June 4, 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.
Bonus Comfort Measures class on Tuesday, May 13!
Hospital or Hospital Birth Center Classes
April 16 – June 4, 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.
Bonus Comfort Measures class on Tuesday, May 13!
Wednesdays 6:30-9:00pm
Zoom; Great Starts
When you click through to the link above, select Great Starts Birth and Parenting Preparation. Then, under the filter options on the left side choose “Birth Series & Baby Care”, then select “8-Wk Series (Penny Simkin)” box.
Home & Birth Center Classes
June 11 – July 30, 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.
Bonus Comfort Measures class on Tuesday. July 1!
Hospital or Hospital Birth Center Classes
June 11 – July 30, 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.
Bonus Comfort Measures class on Tuesday, July 1!
Wednesdays 6:30-9:00pm
Zoom; Great Starts
When you click through to the link above, select Great Starts Birth and Parenting Preparation. Then, under the filter options on the left side choose “Birth Series & Baby Care”, then select “8-Wk Series (Penny Simkin)” box.
Note: registration usually opens about 8 weeks before class start.
Home & Birth Center Classes
Aug. 6 – Sept. 24, 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.
Bonus Comfort Measures class on Tuesday. Sept. 2!
Hospital or Hospital Birth Center Classes
Aug. 6 – Sept. 24, 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.
Bonus Comfort Measures class on Tuesday, Sept. 2!
Wednesdays 6:30-9:00pm
Zoom; Great Starts
When you click through to the link above, select Great Starts Birth and Parenting Preparation. Then, under the filter options on the left side choose “Birth Series & Baby Care”, then select “8-Wk Series (Penny Simkin)” box.
Note: registration usually opens about 8 weeks before class start.
Home & Birth Center Classes
Oct. 1 – Nov. 19, 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.
Bonus Comfort Measures class on Tuesday. Nov. 11!
Hospital or Hospital Birth Center Classes
Oct. 1 – Nov. 19, 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.
Bonus Comfort Measures class on Tuesday, Nov. 11!
Wednesdays 6:30-9:00pm
Zoom; Great Starts
When you click through to the link above, select Great Starts Birth and Parenting Preparation. Then, under the filter options on the left side choose “Birth Series & Baby Care”, then select “8-Wk Series (Penny Simkin)” box.
Note: registration usually opens about 8 weeks before class start.
Home & Birth Center Classes
December 3 – February 8, 2026
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 12/24 or 12/31
Bonus Comfort Measures class on Tuesday, January 13!
Hospital or Hospital Birth Center Classes
December 3 – February 8, 2026
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 12/24 or 12/31
Bonus Comfort Measures class on Tuesday, January 13!
Wednesdays 6:30-9:00pm
Zoom; Great Starts
When you click through to the link above, select Great Starts Birth and Parenting Preparation. Then, under the filter options on the left side choose “Birth Series & Baby Care”, then select “8-Wk Series (Penny Simkin)” box.
Note: registration usually opens about 8 weeks before class start.