Expanded services address the critical need for obstetrical care on the Valley Isle.

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii has expanded its maternity services on Maui, bringing enhanced care and support to expectant parents and their families on the island. This initiative comes at a crucial time, after the only private practice obstetrics group on Maui stopped providing obstetrical care last year, limiting access across the island.

Starting in April 2024, Kaiser Permanente will introduce a suite of new services designed to ensure comprehensive care and support for birth parents and newborns. The expansion of Maui’s largest ob-gyn department includes the addition of three certified nurse-midwives, a nurse practitioner, and an eighth ob-gyn physician to its team, providing members with personalized and expert care throughout the pregnancy journey.

Highlights of the expanded services include:

• KP Connected: Already live, this innovative program offers a flexible option for low-risk prenatal care, combining in-person and virtual visits. Expectant birth parents will receive a kit that includes a blood pressure cuff and a fetal Doppler (handheld ultrasound tool) for convenient at-home monitoring. Initially piloted on Oahu, this program is now available to our members on Maui, highlighting the organization’s dedication to accessible and adaptable prenatal care.
• Maternal Newborn Clinic: Launching in May, this clinic is aimed at providing immediate care to birth parents and newborns after discharge from the hospital. Within 48 hours after birth, both baby and birth parent will undergo a thorough assessment, setting a new standard of care on Maui.
• Centering Pregnancy: Beginning in June, Kaiser Permanente's Wailuku Medical Office will host group support sessions that aim to foster a sense of community among pregnant members and their partners, allowing them to share experiences and support one another through their pregnancy journey.

The expansion of maternity services reflects Kaiser Permanente's unwavering commitment to providing high-quality, accessible healthcare to our Maui community.

Learn more at kpinhawaii.org/mauimaternity