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) 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      21             February    25             April           01                    May         13          June        24          August    05                                 September      23         November       04              December        16                                     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 needs.                                                                                                         January    28                 March        04                   April          08                 May         20            July         08          August    12       September     30     November      18                                                                          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!                                               February  04         March       11         April         22             June       03             July        15            August   26             October     14           December  02                                                             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.                                                                       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.                                                    February     11             March         18             April            29                   June              17           July               22            September    09                    October         24         December     09  2016  December  17                                                                          Complete resource packet included.                                                                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.                                                                                                                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 2017....it's a whole new world!              All sessions are given as private classes. Private classes are scheduled Tuesdays through Thursdays.                                                                 Complete resource 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