2017 Upcountry Childbirth Retreat & Group Classes

2040 Piiholo Road, Olinda.....just 10 minutes from Makawao town

Our Upcountry classes are held on Saturdays, in a serene and peaceful setting in beautiful Olinda. It is here that expectant couples can dedicate that day to the rewarding experience of natural birthing and caring for their newborn.

UPCOUNTRY CHILDBIRTH RETREAT 10:00am - 4:30pm (lunch break mid-day)

Maui's most comprehensive childbirth preparation course. This one day workshop will provide training in both the Lamaze and Bradley birthing techniques. You will learn how to develop these techniques at home and have a thorough understanding of the birthing process and the many choices you can make to make your birth a satisfying "family-centered" experience. Your labor partner plays an important role in your birth and will also learn how they can contribute to the laboring mother's comfort and take an active role in the birth of their baby. Complete Training packet provided.

          January 06
          February 24
          April 07

         May 19
         July 14
         August 11

October 13
November 17

Fee: $135 a family - Discount Available for Kaiser Members

THE BEST PARENT PROGRAM

BASIC INFANT CARE 10:00am - 3:30pm (lunch break mid-day)

One of our most popular "Hands-On" classes. Everything you'll need to get off to a good start. Some topics include: your baby's hospital stay, coping with crying, the Dr.Karp "No Crying" training, sponge and tub bathing, diapering, and layette and equipment needs. Full resource and topic packet included.

              January    20
             March 03
                April      14

      June 02
         July 21
         September 08

October 20
     December 01

Fee: $120 a family

BEYOND THE BASICS - 9:00am - 12:00pm

This addition to our Basic Infant Care class goes over important issues every expectant parent needs to know about. They are my most requested topics. We round out the series by covering car seat safety, traveling with baby and introduction to solid foods. We'll even make your own baby foods! Prepare to have fun and learn a lot! Supplemental materials included.

      January 27
      March 10
      April 21

          June 23
          July 28
          September 15

October 27

December 08

Fee: $55 a family - Discount available if taken with Basic Infant Care class

BABIES DO GET SICK 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Try as we may, every baby becomes ill at one point. Will you know what to do? This class will walk you through the "ins and outs" of illness care and will help you gain confidence needed to assist your baby. Topics include the following: Choosing and communicating with your pediatricians, supplies needed at the home, signs of illness, how to use nasal aspirators, how to take an accurate thermometer reading, and much more. Supplemental materials included.

                                              Classes held the same day as Beyond the Basic Classes
                         Fee: $45.00 a family - Discount available if taken with Basic Infant Care class

BREAST IS BEST 10:00am - 12:00pm

Breastfeeding is a natural part of the childbearing process but also a learned art. This class is Maui's most comprehensive and will give you skills and information to enhance the success of the nursing family. Some topics include: getting off to a good start, proper latch-on technique, how to tell if you have enough milk, problem resolution, how to organize your early days, and pumping information and supplies. Complete resource and topic packet included.

          February 03
          March 17
            April 28

         June 30
         August 04
      September 22

November 03
December 15

Fee: $35 a family - Discount available for Kaiser Members

BREASTFEEDING AND WORKING 12:30pm-1:30pm

This topic needs a class all by itself. Working mothers need to know when and how to collect their milk, how to safely store their milk and feed it to the baby. You will also learn the best pump for your working situation, how to organize your pumping in the workplace, and supplies needed. Supplemental materials included.

Fee: $15 a family - Same dates as "Breast is Best" class

"SOMETHINGS STAY THE SAME....SOMETHINGS CHANGE"

EXPECTANT GRANDPARENTS CLASS

Have a new baby coming into the family? Need a refresher? Come and learn all the new changes in infant care and how you can create a positive contribution as a new grandparent. In 2018....it's a whole new world!

All sessions are given as private classes. Private classes are scheduled Tuesdays through Thursdays.

Complete resource and topic packet included.

Fee: $50 per family

So many choices......so little time!

All classes can be scheduled as Private Classes.

You may register for classes on our website at www.valleyislechildbirth.com or call the office at:

808-572-5237