Maternity matters addressed

By Zenaida Serrano Espanol
Advertiser Staff Writer

Makana Mother & Baby, a mobile retail company that sells maternity fashions, is presenting a series of free educational presentations with experts leading "talk story" sessions and hands-on demonstrations at the Blaisdell Center.

Company president Deborah Sharkey said the sessions are geared toward addressing the many questions and concerns that expectant mothers commonly have.

The workshops, all from 2 to 3 p.m., include: "Pregnancy Fitness" on April 6, "Doula-Supported Birth" on April 27, and "Breast-feeding Q&A" on May 4. The sessions will be held in conjunction with merchandise showings: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 6, 27 and May 4; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 7, 28 and May 5. Visit makanamotherandbaby.com, e-mail makana@hula.net or call 227-BABY (2229) for details.