Each experience of birth is different and each journey in preparing for a birth is unique. I can help you create a vision that resonates with your own instincts, then help you use that vision on your path to parenthood.
I am a birth doula, postpartum doula, a direct-entry midwife (apprentice trained), a certified nurse aide and personal care assistant. Plus, I can help you explore all birth options here on Maui; interview with traditional midwives, Certified Professional Midwives, obstetricians and Doulas. I have experience in successful consumer-to-caregiver communication, family infrastructure strategies, Optimal Fetal Positioning, birth preparation, labor support and guidance and newborn care and coping. Together we can design a life-effective plan for you to achieve optimum support for you and your family.
I offer:
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I am committed to helping each person on their unique path toward self-discovery and empowerment. I welcome the opportunity to earn your family’s trust and deliver you the best service on the island.
I am a birth doula, postpartum doula, a direct-entry midwife (apprentice trained), a certified nurse aide and personal care assistant. Plus, I can help you explore all birth options here on Maui; interview with traditional midwives, Certified Professional Midwives, obstetricians and Doulas. I have experience in successful consumer-to-caregiver communication, family infrastructure strategies, Optimal Fetal Positioning, birth preparation, labor support and guidance and newborn care and coping. Together we can design a life-effective plan for you to achieve optimum support for you and your family.
I offer:
- 20 years experience in the Maui birth community
- Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educator Doula Certification
- CNA Certification and License
- BLS Certification for Healthcare Professionals
- NRP Certification
- Personal working relationships with numerous local midwives
- Extensive Home Birth Midwifery apprenticeship and training
- La Leche League leader training
- Doulas of North America (DONA) training
- Up to date Maui Memorial Labor and Delivery Birth Doula experience
- Many local references
- Comprehensive Doula and Assistant Midwifery Services
- Traditional pregnancy care | Midwifery Model of Care
- Nutrition and Exercise Counseling
- Pain Coping Techniques and Skills Practice
- Around the clock support during labor, birth and early postpartum
- Postpartum home visits and breastfeeding assessment
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- Island wide resource list
- Access to my E-Books "How to Navigate a Hospital Birth on Maui"
- and, "How to Navigate an Out of Hospital Birth on Maui"
- Participation in my Birth Prep Mini-Workshops at easybirthsessions.com
- Sample Hospital Birth Preferences Work Sheet
- LGBTQ friendly and listed with Trans Birth
- Member: Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Work in Midwifery
- Co-founder and Professional Member of Pacific Birth Collective
- Facilitator for The Positive Birth Movement Maui
- NEW!! Postpartum Services, including newborn care and home management
- Senior Care and a full range of Lifestyle Care Services
I am committed to helping each person on their unique path toward self-discovery and empowerment. I welcome the opportunity to earn your family’s trust and deliver you the best service on the island.
