Pregnancy Courses Honolulu Near Me

4worldlovers: Unfortunately there are still visitor restrictions* in place at some Oahu hospitals. However, Doulas can

*This means only 2 support people are allowed at the bed side at a time. Please call your hospital and advocate for them to allow more than that.

Serving families during their journey in pregnancy, birth and immediate postpartum

Providing expectant parents with the tools, knowledge and opportunity to make informed choices and have the BEST birth and postpartum experience.

Supporting a new mother's physical recovery after birth by adding stability to her core.

Supporting a mother and her baby as they overcome nursing challenges together. In the convenience of their own home

Guiding parents to help baby sleep better so everyone can be more rested. Sleep shaping is simply teaching a baby how and when to sleep.

As a first-time mother, I firmly believe that having the support of a doula is extremely important. Our doula, Jenna, served as a friend, a sounding board, a support person during labor, a teacher, a caregiver and a wise source of information before and after we brought our son home from the hospital. Prior to the birth, Jenna came to our home for several visits, discussing and understanding our birth plan, so that when my son's birthday did come, she didn't have to ask—she already knew. She also spent time teaching my husband and me about parenting topics of interest to us, such as essential oils and baby wearing.

During birth, Jenna held my hand, applied pressure to my back, massaged my feet, brought me hot packs and even provided support when my husband became exhausted and needed a few minutes to collect himself. Over the course of 40 plus hours of labor Jenna was right there at my side, just as my husband was, coaching me through, providing a gentle and calm presence. She walked with me for hours and miles around the halls waiting for our baby to make an appearance. I ultimately delivered by caesarean because it was medically necessary. Jenna was there for me all the way and she helped my little one latch on for his first bit of Mama’s milk. It was beautiful.

After birth, Jenna again provided not only support, but presence. She visited our home and was available for breastfeeding and new baby support 24 hours a day.

I can’t thank Jenna and the team of Best Birth Hawaii enough for their support in our life and the birth of our son. We took both the birthing classes and breastfeeding class at BBH and found it to be outstanding. I recommend Katja and her team to everyone.

Having Katja as our doula was a wonderful experience. She is very professional but has a calming nature that also feels like family. She brings peace when she walks into a room. I believe her knowledge, the techniques she suggested and her presence helped me to have the birthing experience I desired. She took a huge amount of pressure off of my husband and helped him know how to help me. I definitely recommend having a doula to my friends. Katja is outstanding and worth every penny

We are very happy with how our labor experience turned out and just wanted to let you know how grateful we are for your class. We learned so much and felt so much more prepared after 6 weeks of instruction with you. We would not have been able to recognize and cope with Silke's labor so well without remembering many of the things that you taught us. She used her birthing ball and several of the comfort positions, especially slow dancing, to cope with her labor. She was really focused on her breathing and relaxation techniques as well. Thank you for all the time and energy you poured into our class. It really does make a difference in the lives of your students. We are so appreciative of all that you do. Mahalo and God bless you!"

4worldlovers:
Kiersten is one of the sweetest and most kind-hearted person I know. She is so passionate about helping mamas heal and be healthy physically, emotionally, and mentally. She is a wealth of knowledge too! Hire her for your postpartum needs - You won’t be disappointed!

Kiersten is a warm and loving person! She puts her whole heart into caring for her clients. She is organized, energetic, and compassionate in her work. I would highly recommend her services to anyone!

Each and every ohana will be truly blessed by Kiersten! She has a heart of pure gold and serves her clients and community as her own family. She is kind, professional, compassionate, encouraging, generous and thoughtful, not to mention her postpartum food service is so ono! The impact of her service is something you will be forever grateful for during this special time in your life.

4worldlovers:
If you have an unplanned pregnancy and would like to speak with a doctor about your options, please contact us. Our physicians can complete an evaluation of you and your pregnancy, which may include an in person visit, ultrasound, and/or telemedicine visit. We offer in-person visits on O’ahu and telemedicine services throughout Hawai’i and Guam. We provide the full-range of pregnancy options, including prenatal care, abortion, and assistance with finding adoption resources. Your visit will include a discussion of these options and a chance for you to ask questions. We support you fully and are proud to provide care for whatever choice you make.

Our physicians are faculty at the John A Burns School of Medicine who have special expertise in family planning (contraception and abortion care) and are also experienced in caring for young people and people with complex medical conditions. The Women’s Option Center also offers the full-range of contraceptive (birth control) options. We see patients with most types of insurance and have office hours Monday-Thursday, with abortion services offered several times throughout the week.

If you are a current or incoming medical student or resident interested in family planning training in the JABSOM Department of Ob-Gyn, please visit fpfellowshiphawaii.org for additional information. General information about family planning training in residency and the Family Planning Fellowship can also be found at ryanprogram.org and familyplanningfellowship.org.

4worldlovers: FIT4MOM is the nation’s leading prenatal and postnatal fitness program, providing fitness classes and a network of moms to support every stage of motherhood. From pregnancy, through postpartum and beyond, our fitness and wellness programs help make moms strong in body, mind, and spirit.


All of FIT4MOM Honolulu's fitness classes and wellness programs were created to provide Strength in Motherhood


FIT4BABY is a 6-week prenatal program that includes weekly private group workouts, community support, and a weekly journal to document your pregnancy journey.


Stroller Strides is a 60-minute, total-body workout that incorporates cardio, strength, and core training, all while engaging and entertaining the little ones in a stroller!