Maternity Programs and Classes
Maternity Tour Free
Experience our free Maternity Tour and see why Kapi‘olani is the right
choice for you and your baby. Visit our Family BirthCenter suites, learn
about the specialized care available, and see exactly what you can
expect on the big day.
Tours are offered at convenient times throughout the week.
Reservation required. Adults only, please.
Looking For a Doctor? Free Breastfeeding
Whether you’re looking for an OB-GYN close to home or a
pediatrician for your baby-to-be, our experienced staff can help.
Call 527-2588. Our three–hour class is designed to prepare expectant
couples for breastfeeding. This class covers lactation,
breastfeeding techniques, how babies nurse and problem-
solving tips. (Part of the Infant Care Series.)
Prepared Childbirth
This class is designed for expectant couples in their last three
months of pregnancy. Topics include prenatal care, normal
discomforts of pregnancy, signs of labor, contractions, comfort
measures, breathing techniques for labor, relaxation exercises,
phases of labor, birthing options, pain medication, partner’s
role, caesarean delivery and postpartum care. Various series
options are available to meet your individual needs.
Infant Care/CPR/Breastfeeding
A series of classes for expectant couples includes Infant
CPR, Breastfeeding and Baby Basics, like bathing, diapering,
information on wellness, illness, child-proofing your home,
crying, colic and car seat safety.
CPR FAMILY & FRIENDS (INFANT CPR) AND
CPR FAMILY & FRIENDS (PEDIATRIC CPR)
Both of these classes are for awareness not certification.
Each class is two hours long and designated for parents and
caregivers to learn the techniques for CPR and how to stop a
child from choking.
Positively Pregnant Free
A free two–hour class with our helpful pregnancy guide.
Available to all couples planning or expecting a baby,
this class can help you have the healthiest pregnancy and
baby possible. Topics include common discomforts of
pregnancy and what you can do. It also covers exercise,
nutrition, changes that mom will go through and signs of
complica-tions. Call Positively Pregnant at 535-7474 or
register online at Kapiolani.org.
Infant care for grandparents and
caregivers
This series is designed to educate grandparents and caregivers
on the newest ways to care for a newborn baby. Topics will
include updated baby care basics, safety, car seats and Infant
CPR. Baby care basics include feeding, bathing, swaddling and
sleep position (Should baby sleep on their stomach or back?
Should bumper pads be placed in the crib?) This class will
give grandparents the rationale of the current findings
and what can be done now.
The INFANT CPR class provides these techniques for infants
up to 12 months old and is part of the Infant Care series
mentioned above.
The PEDIATRIC CPR class is separate and is for those with
children ages 13 months to 8 years.
For registration or information on class
schedule, location and costs, call 527-2588
or visit us online at kapiolani.org.
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