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Pregnancy, birth and the first year in Hawaii, in 14 topics: from who runs maternal and child health to what happens at your newborn's screening.

Birthing Choices: Birth Settings

Hawaii offers a variety of childbirth options to cater to the diverse preferences and needs of expectant families. Below are the primary settings available for labor, delivery, and postpartum care:

Hospitals

Hawaii's hospitals provide family-centered care with private rooms designed for labor, delivery, and recovery, ensuring a comfortable environment for families. They are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by experienced medical professionals to ensure quality and compassionate care.

Birth Centers

Birth centers in Hawaii offer a comfortable, low-intervention setting for childbirth, often led by experienced midwives. These centers provide a homelike environment that emphasizes natural birth experiences.

Home Births

For families preferring a private and familiar setting, licensed midwives in Hawaii offer home birth options, providing personalized care throughout the prenatal, birth, and postpartum periods. To find a licensed midwife around you, click here

Additionally, the Midwives Alliance of Hawaii provides a registry of licensed midwives across the state, helping families connect with professionals who adhere to national standards and participate in professional peer review.

These options ensure that expectant families in Hawaii can choose the birthing environment that best aligns with their preferences and needs, supported by experienced healthcare professionals dedicated to providing quality care.

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Hospitals, birth centers, doulas, WIC clinics, milk banks and more are listed by county. Enter a ZIP code or city to see yours.