Our Obstetrical Unit, also known as the Women’s Health Unit, includes labor, delivery, and recovery services, plus a nursery with facilities for immediate care, stabilization, and transport for critically ill newborns.
What is Available?
- Childbirth and Breastfeeding Classes
- Tours and Orientation to the labor and delivery room and unit
- Individual attention to needs
- Anesthesia consult if desired
- Mother/Baby rooming in
- Breastfeeding assistance, including lactation consultation
Obstetricians
| James Ruiz, MD |
(808) 322-1733 |
| Christina Collins, MD |
(808) 329-2300 |
| Santad Sira, MD |
(808) 322-3434 |
| Kaiser Permanente OB/GYN |
(808) 334-4400 |
*Our physicians are Board Certified
Pediatricians
One of your first decisions for your newborn will be choosing who your Pediatrician will be. Please contact a Pediatrician prior to having your baby.
Marta Derieg, MD
|
(808) 329-7067 |
| Rick Fong, MD |
(808) 334-4400 |
| Eddie Herd, MD |
(808) 329-1172 |
| Bob Laird, MD** |
(808) 329-7067 |
| Peter Locatelli, MD** |
(808) 323-8005 |
| Wesley Sugai, MD |
(808) 329-7719 |
**Does not have hospital privileges
Rooming In
While your needs continue to be supported, family education is the cornerstone of the care provided in our mother and infant unit after the birth. We encourage you to keep your baby with you as much as possible during your hospital stay, so that you may feel comfortable caring for your baby when you go home.
Take a Tour
The Obstetrical Unit at Kona Community Hospital promotes the philosophy of childbirth as a healthy and joyous event to be controlled as much as possible by the birthing couple and shared, should they wish with family and friends. A tour is available to those who are expecting a child. Just give us a call before you desire to come, and we'll make arrangements for a tour.
What Happens Next?
At about 36 weeks gestation, before going into labor and being admitted to the hospital, make arrangements to come to the admissions office and pre-register. Call the Admitting department at (808) 322-4405 to check for times when you can do this.
Enroll in a Prenatal Class
It is important to have as much education about yourself and your baby prior to your labor experience, so we strongly recommend enrolling in a prenatal class of your choice. Kona Community Hospital offers a six-week class. Please call (808) 322-4416 to get more information, and to sign-up!
Things to Bring to the Hospital
1. CARSEAT (VERY IMPORTANT!) - You cannot go home with your baby without a car seat. It is a good idea to review how it works before the baby is born.
2. GOING HOME CLOTHES FOR YOU AND BABY – We will provide gowns for you and clothes for the baby while you are in the hospital, but you will need clothing and blankets for the baby at discharge.
3.TOILETRY ITEMS – Such as shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste and any other personal items you may desire.
For any additional information or questions, please contact us at:
Obstetrical Unit
|
(808) 322-4416 |
| Obstetrical Unit Fax |
(808) 322-8404 |
| Lactation Support |
(808) 322-4482 |