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    Birth Doula in Hawaiʻi

    Discover 6 practitioners and 3 wellness centers across all four Hawaiian islands

    Hawaiʻi Wellness lists 6 birth doula practitioners and 3 wellness centers across the four Hawaiian islands, with the largest concentrations on Maui and the Big Island. Practitioners include Cara Griffin (Makawao), Frances Hartley (Honokaa), and Night Owl Nanny Care (Honolulu).

    Last updated: September 22, 2026 · Listings verified by Hawaiʻi Wellness

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    Birth Doula Services Across the Hawaiian Islands

    A birth doula is a trained non-medical support person who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational care to a birthing person and their family through labor and delivery. Unlike a midwife or obstetrician, a doula does not perform clinical procedures — their role is entirely about presence, advocacy, comfort, and support. The word doula comes from Greek, meaning "a woman who serves," and the contemporary profession draws on a recognition confirmed by substantial research: continuous support during labor improves outcomes, shortens labor duration, and reduces the likelihood of intervention. In Hawaiʻi, birth doula care exists within a broader reproductive health culture shaped by both Native Hawaiian traditions around birth — a profoundly sacred event in Hawaiian cosmology — and a strong midwifery community across all islands.

    Birth doulas are present on all four major Hawaiian islands, though availability varies. Oʻahu has the largest pool of practicing doulas, given its population density and number of hospitals and birth centers. Maui, the Big Island, and Kauaʻi each have smaller but committed doula communities, and some practitioners serve multiple islands or offer remote postpartum support. Prenatal visits typically begin in the third trimester; doulas are also available for birth planning, birth photography coordination, and postpartum home visits.

    When choosing a doula, certifications through organizations like DONA International, CAPPA, or Evidence Based Birth signal structured training. Experience with your specific birth setting — hospital, birth center, or home birth — matters too. Doulas who also offer midwife or women's health connections can be especially valuable for navigating the full care landscape. Birth doulas on Oʻahu and on Maui reflect the range of support available.

    Browse birth doulas across the Hawaiian Islands below.

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    Cara Griffin

    Birth Doula

    Makawao🌿 Maui· Accepting· In-Person
    Birth DoulaYoga

    Cara Griffin is an experienced yoga educator (ERYT) with over 20 years of teaching experience, specializing in pelvic floor–informed yoga for pregnancy, labor, and postpartum recovery. She offers one-on-one, in-home yoga support for labor and delivery, drawing on her background in doula-informed care to help clients prepare physically, emotionally, and breath-by-breath for birth. Her work supports pelvic health, functional movement, and embodied confidence throughout the perinatal journey. Cara's approach combines the wisdom of the Krishnamacharya lineage with a deep respect for Hawaiian culture and the sacred traditions of yoga. To explore her offerings, book a class, or leave a review, visit www.freethepelvis.com. Cara can also be reached directly at freethepelvismethod@gmail.com or by phone at 808-442-2006. She welcomes the opportunity to connect and support others on their journey. Cara K. Griffin Founder of Free the Pelvis Method Yoga Educator | Artist | Somatic Practitioner Experience. Express. Empower. A creative, holistic approach to freedom, connection, and embodied joy.

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    North Shore Midwifery and Doula

    Birth Doula

    Haiku🌿 Maui· Accepting· In-Person
    Birth DoulaMidwife

    Kristina Statler is an ALACE certified and DONA-trained birth doula, childbirth educator, home birth assistant, lactation counselor, as well as a Positive Birth Movement Facilitator and co-founder and Communications Coordinator for Pacific Birth Collective. Check out what we are doing on Pacific Birth Collective.org. Kris has been working with birthing families on the island of Maui since 1997 and she has three grown sons of her own, the first born at Maui Memorial Medical center and then two born at home in Haiku. She has attended over 100 births on Maui, both in and out of the hospital. Kristina Statler has authored two books How to Navigate a Hospital Birth on Maui: A Guide for Families and Birth Doulas (Navigation Series Book 1) and How to Navigate an Out of Hospital Birth on Maui: A Guide for Island Families (Navigation Series Book 2) which are available on Amazon. After a very long labor (24 hours), my husband and I finally felt like it was time to head to the hospital. We wanted to spend the first stage of labor together. It was nice, still, to call Kris once in a while to ask questions and to know that she was prepared to join us when we wanted her to. When Ryan and I were ready for the next step, we called Kris and met her at the hospital. From the moment she greeted us with her great big smile and the light she always radiates, there was added strength, calm and a peaceful excitement. Her confidence and competence reassured us that all was well. She knew how to guide us and also how to support us. When my body led the way, telling me to squat for example, she was right there encouraging me to do what felt natural. She also had different exercises, positions, and ideas to prepare us for the birth and to use during labor and birth. Kris's presence was just right. She was involved without being too involved. She really helped my husband to be ready for the experience and let him be my main stay during labor. This was great because my husband initially hadn't known much about natural birth. Kris helped educate us both. Ryan said that simply the knowledge and joy around birthing that Kris offered us made him feel much more confident. He said that that in itself was worth having a doula. One more of the many great things Kris did was work very positively with the hospital staff, and they in return acted respectfully back. This was something we had been concerned about, but Kris knew from her experience how to work with them and respect them. Anyway, Ryan, Bono (our baby,) and I all love Kris greatly and we know that she definitely added much to our birthing experience. She helped us to create the birth we wanted and was an ideal support and witness to that special process. - Natalie, Maui, Hawaii

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    Maui Birth Waves

    Kula🌿 Maui
    Birth Doula

    Mother Birth Waves supports families as they ride the waves through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, offering doula services and Birthing From Within prenatal classes on Maui, Hawaii. Monique Paris holds certifications as a Birthing From Within mentor, doula, and lactation counselor. I had the great fortune of being born on the island of Maui. I spent ten years on the east coast where I earned my Masters of Divinity from Harvard University. It was through the labor and birth of my first son born in 2000 that I first recognized the transformative power of birth. I am certified as a doula through the Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators and am also a Certified Lactation Counselor. I have received advanced training as a Certified Birthing From Within Mentor from its founder, Pam England. I also serve as an advisor in the Birthing From Within program, guiding and helping other mentors serve parents and work towards certification. I love supporting parents on their journey towards becoming confident and excited about giving birth and becoming parents.

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    The Mauimama

    Haiku🌿 Maui
    Birth Doula

    The Mauimama is a free conscious community resource guide for expecting mamas and parents with young children. It was created by a Maui mama and has all the information that will make parenting easier on Maui. The Mauimama's mission is to create a solid support network for local mamas so no one should ever feel that they are alone or not know where to go or who to turn to for assistance. All the articles are written by local mamas and experts who share parenting advice and local knowledge. Printed ads start as little as $25 a month and are organized onto their relevant pages so they are easy to find. Priority is given to locally grown businesses, many of which have never advertised before and always used word of mouth, but now the coconut wireless has landed! Be sure to pick up your free copy of The Mauimama at any one of these Maui locations.

    Birth Doula practitioners in Hawaiʻi at a glance

    Every birth doula listing in the directory, by island.

    Maui (4)

    The Big Island (2)

    Oʻahu (2)

    Kauaʻi (1)

    Birth Doula on each island

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Where can I find Birth Doula practitioners in Hawaiʻi?

    Birth Doula practitioners and centers are available across all four major Hawaiian islands: the Big Island, Maui, Oʻahu, and Kauaʻi. Use the island filter above to narrow your search, or browse every listing statewide.

    Which island has the most Birth Doula practitioners?

    Maui currently has the most Birth Doula listings on Hawaiʻi Wellness with 4 practitioners and centers, followed by the Big Island (2). Use the island filter above to browse each island's listings.

    Can I book a Birth Doula session directly?

    Yes. Most listings include direct contact details or an external booking link. Open any practitioner or center listing to get in touch and book a session.

    Is Birth Doula offered in person or online in Hawaiʻi?

    Both. Many practitioners offer in-person sessions on their island, and some also provide online appointments. Individual listings note the session types each provider offers.

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