Family Centered Birth Services

05/09/2025

Ask - Working on several awesome projects with some awesome folks. We can include some quotes in write-ups to share the story of the impact of doulas! If you are willing, please send me a quote to angela.fcbs@gmail.com -

Quotes can cover things like - "why I chose to have a doula, how having a doula for birth or postpartum impacted my expeirence, how having a doula supported your partner in this process, really anything that you want to share!

Thank you!

12/22/2024

What a beautiful way to wrap up 2024! 41 sweet babies that I had the honor to support this year! I love what I doula!

11/23/2024

Great way to start the weekend! Welcome little one! ❤️❤️

10/28/2024

It’s going to be a great Monday!

10/12/2024

Happy Midwifery Week!

There are not enough words of appreciation to express how much I love the midwives in my life. We have chosen midwifery care for all of our babies and I can tell you they ALL would have been worlds different had that not been the case.

I have the honor of working alongside midwives as a part of the work I do. I get to bear witness to the approach, care, and support that is poured into perinatal care. This is the care that helps people feel heard and safe.

I hope you all have had an amazing week. I hope you feel celebrated and valued every single day. Thank you just for being you and for showing up for others. ❤️🩷💛💚💜🩵

10/10/2024

Morning everyone, just wanted everyone to know we are ok and have power, it only went out for a short while. We have not walked to see debris yet. Will do that after coffee.

10/08/2024

Thank you to everyone checking in. It really warms my souls to have so many reaching out and offering for us to come stay.

We are going to stay in Gainesville. We are far enough north and inland that it is a safe chose for us. We will save the roads for those that NEED to leave. The interstates are backed up and gas runs low.

We will keep everyone posted as we can. My biggest worry is tornados. And I HATE that these so often roll in at night! Hopefully we keep power.

Thanks everyone. Stay safe friends. 🩷

09/26/2024

Thank you to everyone checking in on us! We are so grateful. We are as prepared as we can be here. I hate night storms, but I swear that’s when they always roll in. Hoping to keep power.

Sending all my love and thoughts to those on the coast, the impact of this storm will be huge.

Stay safe everyone.

09/24/2024

New Slots Added! Join the amazing
Julia Crawford this Thursday for Comfort Measures for Labor! Gather in this small, hands-on class to learn relaxation techniques, breathing, massage, movement, how to use yoga and peanut balls, and more! Register soon, only a few slots remain!

Would you run a marathon without preparation? Childbirth is more like a marathon, not a sprint. It is not often like T.V. birth. What you find about birth on the internet is not always accurate and many times it’s just scary. We work with you and your support person in an intimate, interactive cla...

09/04/2024

Hello all. This week we have the opportunity to celebrate the life of Penny Simkin. There are not enough words to describe how amazing Penny was. Her life’s work and contributions will continue to live on. What an awesome way to hold space and walk through this life. I am grateful for every opportunity I had to be in her presence.

Penny’s family is auctioning off her birth collection as a scholarship fundraiser. I wanted to share in case anyone would be interested.

Auction:

Support the Simkin Center's Leadership Fund and Own a Treasure from Penny's Private Collection!

08/11/2024

For all of my fellow birth workers and birth junkies. Please join in celebrating the life of Penny Simkin. Her mark in our field will be felt for forever. The amount of lives she touched is astronomical and yet to meet her you would never know. She was so humble and personal, this is the foundation to greatness. It is an honor to celebrate her life and carry on this work.

~Save the Date~
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Penny Simkin-A Celebration of Life

Join us in celebrating the remarkable life and pioneering spirit of Penny Simkin, a trailblazer in maternal-child health and respectful maternity care globally.

Date and Time:
September 7th, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time)
Following the memorial, please join us for a community gathering.

Location:
In-Person: Bastyr University Chapel, Kenmore, WA
Planning to attend in person? Please RSVP by clicking here:
https://bastyr.catalog.instructure.com/browse/simkin-center/penny-celebration/courses/simkin-center-penny-simkin-celebration-of-life-september-7

Live Stream:
Planning to attend via Live Stream? Please RSVP by clicking here:
https://bastyr.catalog.instructure.com/browse/simkin-center/penny-celebration/courses/simkin-center-penny-simkin-celebration-of-life---september-7th-live-stream

More information will follow!
In the meantime, please let us know if you plan to attend in person or via live stream so we can get an accurate head count.

About Penny Simkin:
Penny, a pioneer in the maternal health and doula movement, passed away April 11, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and empowerment. She was not only an advocate and mentor but also a beloved member of our community. This celebration of her life is an opportunity for us to come together, share cherished memories, reflect on her lasting contributions, and more.

Thank you for being part of our community, and we look forward to celebrating Penny's life with you on September 7th.

07/01/2024

Comfort Measures Class Added in July!
If you are due later this summer and would like to get in some hands-on practice to move through labor. Classes are kept small to optimize interaction.

Would you run a marathon without preparation? Childbirth is more like a marathon, not a sprint. It is not often like T.V. birth. What you find about birth on the internet is not always accurate and many times it’s just scary. We work with you and your support person in an intimate, interactive cla...