About Penny Simkin
Lived 1938 – 2024 (aged 85). Penny Simkin was a physiotherapist, author, doula and researcher.
Penny Simkin (May 31, 1938 – April 11, 2024) was an American physical therapist and childbirth educator. She was one of the founders of DONA International.
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Who was Penny Simkin?
American physical therapist and doula (1938-2024)
When was Penny Simkin born?
Penny Simkin was born on 31 May 1938.
When did Penny Simkin die?
Penny Simkin died on 11 April 2024.
What was Penny Simkin's occupation?
Penny Simkin was a physiotherapist, author, doula and researcher.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Penny Simkin. https://biography.guide/penny-simkin/
MLA: "Penny Simkin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/penny-simkin/.
Chicago: "Penny Simkin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/penny-simkin/.
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