Ensuring that everyone can access the healthcare they need, regardless of where they live, their financial situation, or their race and ethnic background, is why we exist. Health equity means everyone has an opportunity for a long and healthy life. However, disparities exist across Hawai'i, and we are committed to addressing them. To promote health equity, we prioritize the needs of those at highest risk of poor health.

There are many options for birth control. Your healthcare provider can help you select the option that’s best for you.

Whether you’re thinking of starting a family soon or waiting to get pregnant until “someday,” it’s important to understand the basics of family planning. Family planning is the voluntary planning and action to prevent, delay or achieve pregnancy. It can enable women to have the number of children and spacing between pregnancies they desire, which can positively impact the health and well-being of both women and their families.

Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii supports programs to provide education, information, and resources to women on pregnancy signs, prenatal care, and childbirth preparation to promote a healthy pregnancy and delivery for mother and baby.

Look for Urgent Maternal Warning Signs & Symptoms during pregnancy and for a year after. If you or someone you care for has any of these symptoms during or after pregnancy, contact your health care provider and get help right away.

What does a safe sleep environment look like? Unsafe sleeping conditions are the leading cause of accidental infant deaths.

The saying “Breast is Best” is true! In addition to the precious bonding time that breastfeeding affords, breastfeeding is natural, inexpensive, requires no special equipment, and lulls even the fussiest baby to sleep. If that’s not enough, the health benefits to both mother and baby are nothing short of amazing. It often takes some work in the beginning, but help is available and watching your healthy baby grow on breast milk is something to feel proud of.

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and it's okay to not feel okay. If you're struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, or any other mental health challenges, know that you're not alone.

Find the resources and support you need. There's no right or wrong way to grieve, and the intensity of emotions can vary greatly.

Menopause is the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycles. It's diagnosed after you've gone 12 months without a menstrual period. Menopause can happen in your 40s or 50s, but the average age is 51 in the United States.