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    Midwife in Hawaiʻi

    Discover 13 practitioners and 2 wellness centers across all four Hawaiian islands

    Hawaiʻi Wellness lists 13 midwife practitioners and 2 wellness centers across the four Hawaiian islands, with the largest concentrations on the Big Island and Maui. Practitioners include Amanda Moore, CPM, LM (Makawao), Taylor Hamil (Holualoa), and BEST Birth Hawaii (Honolulu).

    Last updated: October 15, 2026 · Listings verified by Hawaiʻi Wellness

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    Midwifery in Hawaiʻi

    Midwifery in Hawaiʻi has deep roots — long before hospital birth became the norm, Hawaiian healing tradition included skilled pale keiki (birth attendants) who guided families through pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period using plant medicine, prayer, and hands-on support. Today, Hawaiʻi's midwifery community carries that spirit into a licensed, regulated practice that supports families choosing birth center, home birth, and hospital-integrated care. Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) and Certified Midwives (CMs) practice across the state, and Hawaiʻi is one of the more robust states for out-of-hospital birth options relative to its population size.

    Midwives across all four major Hawaiian islands — Oʻahu, Maui, the Big Island, and Kauaʻi — serve a wide range of families: first-time parents, those seeking VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean), families who want a deeply personalized prenatal care relationship, and those navigating high-risk situations who want a midwifery model alongside obstetric care. Oʻahu has the highest concentration of CNMs, including hospital-integrated practices. The Big Island and Maui have active home birth midwifery communities with experienced practitioners. Many midwives coordinate closely with birth doulas for labor support and postpartum care.

    A first midwifery consultation is typically a full-intake appointment covering medical history, birth preferences, and practical logistics. Ask about hospital transfer protocols, backup physician relationships, and how after-hours calls are handled.

    Browse certified midwives and birth centers across Hawaiʻi below.

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    North Shore Midwifery and Doula

    Birth Doula

    Haiku🌿 Maui· Accepting· In-Person
    MidwifeBirth Doula

    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

    Midwife practitioners in Hawaiʻi at a glance

    Every midwife listing in the directory, by island.

    The Big Island (6)

    Maui (5)

    Kauaʻi (3)

    Oʻahu (1)

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Where can I find Midwife practitioners in Hawaiʻi?

    Midwife 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 Midwife practitioners?

    The Big Island currently has the most Midwife listings on Hawaiʻi Wellness with 6 practitioners and centers, followed by Maui (5). Use the island filter above to browse each island's listings.

    Can I book a Midwife 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 Midwife 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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