Midwifery and Childcare in China

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1 A mother and her baby Midwifery and Childcare in China November 2016 An excellent tour, great value for money and a way to see the world with like minded people. Elizabeth Ivill, Midwifery in China 2014

2 The Great Wall Following many successful midwifery tours we have run to China and beyond, this popular study tour explores midwifery and child care in China. A full cultural programme, looking at contemporary and traditional culture and society, will provide a context to the professional visits. Experience the great cities of China and enjoy the stunning landscapes, history and society of this extraordinary land. The tour is once again led by the respected Professor Nicky Leap. visiting the und, where Shanghai s role as an international trading centre began, the former French Concession (where the most successful Shanghailanders (foreigners) and Shanghainese enjoyed lives of unrivaled luxury), Nanking Road, People s Square and the old azaar. Next morning take the train to Hangzhou and check into your hotel. This historical city dates back 2,000 years and is full of spectacular architecture and scenery. Cruise on the vast Fly directly to Shanghai, China s most cutting edge city with its spectacular contemporary skyline and fabulous art deco heart, and settle into your hotel. Head out for a welcome dinner with the group in the evening and return to your hotel via the spectacular illuminated und at night. Your first professional visit is to a local paediatric clinic the following morning, where you will learn about the Chinese approach to family planning and immunisation. In the afternoon explore the lovely city of Shanghai, The Pudong in Shanghai

3 in the evening there is the option to watch the gravity-defying eijing Acrobats. rive out to visit the beautiful Summer Palace the following morning, followed by a visit to the iconic Great Wall, where you will spend time exploring this great architectural wonder. Return to eijing and enjoy a traditional Peking Roast uck dinner in the evening. Fly to Xian, the ancient Silk Road hub and probably the first truly multicultural city in the world. Once you have had time to settle in, visit the medieval city walls, perfectly intact today, and the Calligraphy Street Market. In the evening there is the option to see a traditional performance of exquisite Tang ynasty Theatre. The sun sets over West Lake in Hangzhou (top); Midwives greet the group at the Hangzhou Women s Hospital (above) expanse of the West Lake - one of the most tranquil experiences in China - and visit some of the beautiful temples and teahouses. As China has modernised, its maternity services have become more interventionist and medicalised. The Normal irth Movement was founded by midwives in Hangzhou in response to this trend. Visit the impressive Hangzhou Maternity Hospital the next morning, spending time at the Normal irth Unit, and learn about their innovative midwifery projects. Fly to eijing in the afternoon. eijing is China s great imperial city, where the ancient and the modern collide on the most magnificent scale. The next morning visit the vast expanse of Tiananmen Square and the impressive Forbidden City, once barred to all but the inner royal circle. Afterwards take a walking tour of one of the traditional hutong districts of old eijing, the oldest areas in the city. Later Next morning visit the amazing necropolis of the Terracotta Warriors. After lunch visit the Hospital of Chinese Medicine and meet with staff. Later in the afternoon visit the bustling Muslim Quarter, which comes to life evening as crowds of people congregate round the many food stalls, and visit a Ming ynasty house and museum. Early risers have the option to make an early morning visit to watch - or join - locals practising tai chi in the nearby park the next day. Return for breakfast before visiting the Xian istrict Maternity Hospital to examine baby massage, a traditional method used on babies in China. In the afternoon board your flight to Guilin in Guangxi Province. The rooftops of the Forbidden City

4 eijing 3 Yellow Sea 4 Xian China Hangzhou 2 Shanghai 1 Guilin 5 6 Yangshuo Vietnam South China Sea Guangxi Province has been a favourite of Chinese artists throughout the ages because of its spectacularly beautiful landscapes. Enjoy a scenic morning cruise the following day along the stunning Li River to the cobblestone village of Yangshuo, where you will stay for two nights. Visit a rural maternity hospital in the afternoon and learn of rural midwifery provision and child care in southern China. In the evening there is the option to see the wonderful son et lumière show. Next morning take a cycle or buggy ride through the local villages and visit a kindergarten. In the afternoon there is the option to join a cookery class at Cloud 9, to learn how to cook mouthwatering and highly spiced Sichuan cuisine, or simply spend time at leisure enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Fly from Guilin back to Shanghai and spend your final afternoon at leisure with a farewell dinner in the evening. Transfer to the airport to board your return flight the following day. The herbal pharmacy at the hospital (top);the Terracotta Warriors; A baby having water therapy in Yangshuo; A spectacular sunset over the Li River (above)

5 Itinerary November 2016 = reakfast L = Lunch = inner 2 nights Shanghai - 1 night Hangzhou - 3 nights eijing - 2 nights Xian - 1 night Guilin - 2 nights Yangshuo - 1 night Shanghai 14 Nov (Mon) Shanghai Visit the old district of Tian Zi Fang Welcome dinner. Return via the illuminated und to the hotel 15 Nov (Tues) Shanghai Visit a paediatric clinic and learn of family planning and immunisations Visit People s Square, Nanking Road, the und, the French Concession and the Old azaar 16 Nov (Wed) Shanghai / Hangzhou rive to Hangzhou Cruise on the West Lake and visit the teahouses and temples 17 Nov (Thur) Hangzhou / eijing Visit Hangzhou Women s Hospital and visit the Normal irth Unit and learn of their midwifery projects Fly to eijing and transfer to the hotel 23 Nov (Wed) Guilin / Yangshuo Cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo Visit a rural maternity hospital and examine baby massage Option to see the spectacular local son et lumière show 24 Nov (Thur) Yangshuo Cycle or buggy through beautiful countryside, through local villages and visit a village health worker (formerly known as barefoot doctors ) Option of Sichuan cookery class at Cloud 9 or at leisure inner at Cloud 9 25 Nov (Fri) Yangshuo / Shanghai Fly from Guilin to Shanghai Farewell dinner 26 Nov (Sat) Shanghai epart Shanghai L 18 Nov (Fri) eijing Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City Explore the hutongs (laneways of markets, bazaars and cafes) of Old eijing Option to see the eijing Acrobats 19 Nov (Sat) eijing Visit the Summer Palace Visit the Great Wall Peking Roast uck dinner 20 Nov (Sun) eijing / Xian Fly from eijing to Xian Visit the old city walls, Calligraphy Street Market and a traditional tea house The professional visits were thorough, informative and educational. The people we met were inviting and willing to spend time and answer questions. Julieanne Tucker, Midwifery in China Nov (Mon) Xian Visit the Terracotta Warriors Visit the Hospital of Chinese Medicine Optional visit to traditional Tang ynasty Theatre 22 Nov (Tues) Xian / Guilin Option to take part or witness early morning t ai chi in the local park. Visit istrict Level Maternity Hospital Fly to Guilin and check into hotel Walk along Xian s medieval city walls

6 Extension in Yangshuo The stunning scenery around Yangshuo The area around Yangshuo is almost unimaginably beautiful. It is impossible to appreciate its impact until you cycle along a road between soaring green mountain peaks, or relax over a drink as you watch bamboo rafts float down the river. One of the most common responses we get from first time visitors to the area - usually on the bike ride day - is, I wish we could spend longer here! Particularly after a busy tour, this is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy nature at its most spectacular. With this in mind, there is the option of extending for two or three nights at Yangshuo Retreat, just a few kilometres from Yangshuo village but a world away from the bustle of West Street. Please contact the Melbourne or London office if you would like to know more. Hotels Hotels in China are of a good standard. You will stay in accommodation ranging from good quality medium grade to first class hotels throughout the tour. Hotels will be confirmed in the Joining Instructions. Relax by the Li River (top); A window view from Yangshuo Resort (above)

7 Tour leader and guide Nicky Leap is an Adjunct Professor of Midwifery at the University of Technology, Sydney. For more than 30 years Nicky has had a variety of roles in midwifery practice, education and research. She has published widely and is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences. Nicky is well known for her work supporting the development of collaborative midwifery models of care in different settings and as the co-author, with illie Hunter, of The Midwife s Tale: an oral history from handywoman to professional midwife. Nicky grew up in the West Country in England where she was involved in setting up and promoting Women s Aid Refuges. She became a National Childbirth Trust teacher in the 1970s and was a youth and community worker in London before training to be a midwife. In the 1990s Nicky was a member of the first group of self-employed midwives to contract into the National Health Service. She now divides her time between living in ristol (UK) and Sydney (Australia) and enjoys any opportunity to engage in travel, particularly when it involves learning about diverse maternity care systems. Zhang Zhong Jiu (known as John) has worked with Jon aines since 1994, taking healthcare and cultural groups around China. Educated in eijing and London and widely travelled, with familial links in Australia, John is extremely knowledgeable and popular with our groups for his ability to bring China s history and society to life with personal anecdotes. Having led a wide variety of professional groups over so many years, his breadth of knowledge is second to none. The cost of the tour is AU $4,680 / 2,100 per person (excluding international flights and transfers) For flights from Australia please contact the Melbourne office. For flights from the UK please contact the London office. The cost includes: The services of an experienced tour leader (Professor Nicky Leap) 12 nights accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities in medium grade hotels The single room supplement is $770 / 350 reakfast and lunch or dinner daily An allowance of soft drinks, tea and beer with meals All admission fees Services of a specialist English speaking national guide All transport services and taxes in China The cost excludes: Meals not mentioned All optional excursions, tours and visits Travel insurance Visa Tips N: Please note all itineraries in China are subject to change according to local conditions. Places on this tour are strictly limited. John is an excellent tour guide and all the midwives enjoyed his sense of humour and knowledge. Tricia Hibberson, Midwifery in China 2014 Excellent - beyond expectations. Rick olton, Midwifery in China 2014 A recent newborn in Yangshuo

8 About Jon aines Tours To travel with us is to dig below the surface, revealing the deeper destination. Of course, you will visit the great historical sites; marvel at the wonders of architecture and engineering; be moved by the riches of culture and art; and experience the most spectacular landscapes in the world. What we also do is make sure that you see the country as it is today, giving you privileged access that independent travel and other tour companies rarely get close to. We give you a variety of experiences, from the sublime to the humble, in the company of intelligent, curious, like-minded people. And while we can be worthy, we also make sure that you have a lot of fun. Whether your journey is for study or pleasure, we make sure that you travel, understand and enjoy. All the flights and flight-inclusive holidays in this brochure are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: Jon aines Tours (London) 1A Salcott Road, London, SW11 6Q Tel: +44 (0) / 5618 Fax: +44 (0) [email protected] Jon aines Tours (Melbourne) PO ox 68, South runswick, Victoria 3055 Tel: +61 (0) Fax: +61 (0) [email protected] Tai chi on the und in Shanghai (top); The Summer Palace near eijing; The amazing eijing Acrobats; A waterwheel on the Li River near Yangshuo (above)