Author Archives: Geradine Simkins

In the spring of 2016 I had the great good fortune to travel with my good friend, Marina Alzugaray, as she made a journey to Cuba after 50 years of living in the United States, away from her beloved homeland … Continue reading →

I am please to tell you educators across the country are taking me up on my offer! To celebrate the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year I will send any midwifery program one free case of the text Into These … Continue reading →

Each of the 25 midwives in Into These Hands, Wisdom From Midwives was chosen because I considered her to be a Sage Femme—a Wise Woman. Who are these women?  “The midwives in this anthology are all over fifty years of … Continue reading →

I am so happy to say Into These Hands, Wisdom From Midwives is now a required textbook in several midwifery programs in the U.S., both for CPMs and CNMs. FREE gift for educators In gratitude, and to celebrate the new … Continue reading →

It’s almost ‘school time’ again for educators and new students. In my part of the world we are savoring the last gorgeous summer days and dazzling nights. For students and instructors its time for gathering materials and ordering books. Two … Continue reading →

I slipped away from my blog for what seemed to be a minute or two. In a blink of the eye so much happened. I started the year with a big surprise—I got engaged to my old lover from 20 years … Continue reading →

This year my nephew Sam (whom I caught when he was born) married his love, Vanessa, and they gave my brother & sister-in-law their first grand baby, and my mother her first great grand baby. Her name is Lyla, and … Continue reading →