Penny Simkin, ‘Mother of the Doula Movement,’ Dies at 85

As a childbirth educator and maternal advocate, she promoted a profession that provides comfort to women giving birth and offers postpartum care as well.
Source: NYT Health - Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Tags: Pregnancy and Childbirth Deaths (Obituaries) Parenting Babies and Infants Kennell, John H (1922-2013) Seattle Simkin, Peggy Source Type: news