Mother Baby Care Unit
Congratulations on your newest addition. We’re honored to care for you and your growing ‘ohana during this special time.
At Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children, our team is here to help make your stay as comfortable and joyful as possible. We are committed to providing compassionate care and support for you, your baby, and your family.
We look forward to caring for you and helping your family feel supported, comfortable, and at home.
Welcome to the Mother Baby Care Unit
Our Mother Baby Care Unit is our postpartum unit where you and your newborn will go after delivery.
Located on the 4th Floor of the Main Hospital, our Mother Baby Care Unit consists of private mother-baby rooms designed to support rooming-in.
Keeping your baby close helps you bond, learn your baby’s cues, and feel more confident caring for them. It can also support breastfeeding and help your baby feel safe, comforted, and connected to you.
A newborn nursery area is used for newborn assessments. If your baby needs additional attention, they will stay in the nursery for continued observation.
As Hawaiʻi’s only full-service women’s and children’s hospital, Kapiʻolani brings together experienced specialists, advanced resources, and a compassionate care team focused on you and your baby. If your baby needs additional support, our neonatal specialists are here and ready to provide immediate care.
Virtual Tour
See some of the amenities our Mother Baby Care Unit has to offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my baby stay with me in the room?
Yes, absolutely! In fact, we encourage you to keep your baby with you in your room during your hospital stay. This practice is called "rooming-in." By being together, the two of you can get to know each other, and you can gain confidence in caring for your baby.
Your nurse will assist you and your family to care for your baby in your room.
Can my family stay with me?
One partner or adult visitor can stay with you in your room overnight.
All other visitors are welcome to come see you and your newborn during visiting hours, which are from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Everyone who visits the Mother Baby Care Unit is required to have a visitor's band. They can get one when they check in at the Security Desk, which is located on the ground floor at the entrance to the Main Hospital.
Want to Learn More?
Deciding where you give birth is one of the most important decisions of your pregnancy.
We invite you to take guided tour of our Family Birth Center and Mother Baby Care Unit to get a first-hand look at the specialized care available for you and your baby at Kapiʻolani. We'll walk you through the different care areas and show you where to go so you know exactly what to expect on the big day.
Please note these tours are designed for adult participants only; we are unable to accommodate children.
One of our spacious, brightly lit private delivery rooms in the Kapiʻolani Family Birth Center.