Jaqueline De La Garza is the WORST. Every appointment I had with her she gave me anxiety. Nurses…read moreare always nice, only reason why I'm giving 2 stars. She makes every appointment so uncomfortable. I asked to extend my leave 2 weeks due to back pain from my epiDural (which I have done with my previous pregnancy) along with PPD and she questioned me, made me feel like I was lying. I let her know that the previous doctors didn't give me such a hard time and she responded with sass "well I don't know what they did last time"

I went there when I was pregnant with my third baby. They did pretty good for prenatal care…read more I liked my whole experience for the most part except for the fact that Dr. Shields when he did my cervical check to see how dilated I was did not use any kind of lube and it hurt where as when Dr. Xiong did the same check it was just the normal uncomfortability and didn't hurt. The other thing that helped during my pregnancy was how during one of my appointments I had an issue with high blood pressure and htye got me a couple bottles of water and some fruit to help me feel better.

My review is alil late but still valid because my sister just used them too so double whammy!…read moreWorking with Hoku Birth Services was so easy going, and the products were amazing. While your in labor its difficult to stay ontop of communicating with people but I spoke to them once and she was on standby awaiting my call on when to come by the Hospital. She definitely delivered 5star service and delivered everything to my hale once it was ready. Great company! Highly recommend!

Haley was so awesome. I called to inquire about placenta in capsulation. She was willing to…read moredescribe and provide all information and answer all of my questions. She was clear, detailed and so helpful. She was able to accommodate me quickly, came to pick up my placenta, encapsulated my placenta and made my tintures, and delivered the final product within 4 days. I was amazed. This was something I knew I always wanted and had intended to do research about but my baby came three weeks early and I was at a complete loss. But thankfully I found Hoku Birth Services and Haley and I am so grateful.

I am so grateful for Merrily! She was quick to respond to my phone call and within the same day met…read moremy husband and I at the condo we're staying at. I had a bike accident the first day of our vacation and wanted the peace of mind knowing the baby was okay. Being thousands of miles from home and having a midwife that was just as sweet and caring as our one at home meant the world to us! We heard his heart beat and kicking which was such a comfort! Merrily is a gem and so blessed to have met her on our stay!

I had a very positive home birth experience and felt fortunate to have found Echo and Dr Hahn,…read moreswitching from hospital care, just a few weeks before my due date. They were so kind and gentle, and offered the perfect amount of support without pressuring you into doing anything you don't want. My baby and I snuggled, breastfed, skin to skin all that good stuff from the moment he was born. I was overwhelmed by the tremendous love and bonded quickly. Five months later my heart is still filled with joy just by looking at my son everyday, and my husband and I are so happy to have this little human in our life. I am grateful for my trauma-free birthing experience and I believe that helped make other things easier.

Great providers! Caring and well educated on all aspects of internal medicine. Would recommend to…read moreanyone

I was blessed to have Karen as my assistant mid-wife for my daughter's water birth. She consulted…read moreme throughout my pregnancy. She answered all my questions with wisdom, skill, character and kindness. She suggested particular foods and supplements to tone my uterus. She urged me to walk and stretch during early labor and when it came to the hard part she was a source of strength. My baby didn't even cry when Karen caught her. I highly recommend Karen and her services with Empowered Pregnancy.

Karen empowered me starting in the first weeks of my pregnancy, all way through delivery. We were…read morealso lucky enough to have her as our nurse when I delivered my second child at North Hawaii Community Hospital. I had an amazing, relaxing, peaceful and informed birth thanks to Karen and with her my by side. Her deep understanding of what I needed to know going into childbirth was invaluable. She helped me decipher my OB visits, including things like fundal height, heartbeat BPM, weight pacing, and what would happen to me in the event of a induction or c-section, all of which my clinic doctors did not have the time to elaborate on during visits. She advocated for me in the delivery room when I couldn't for myself. Karen clearly cares about her patients deeply and it truly shows in her experienced and empathetic caregiving. I am so thankful for Karen and her genuine and extremely knowledgeable advice, compassion and care during my most vulnerable moments.

This review is WAY overdue, but having a baby keeps you busy!…read more Cindi is the best doula you could ask for! I am so grateful to have her and my midwife, Nancy Beyda, at my birth (such a great pair!). She helped me prepare a birth plan so that my birth could go exactly as I wanted. She really goes above and beyond to try and be there for you. She visited after my birth to make sure I felt comfortable nursing etc, and she prepared delicious, home cooked meals for me after the birth. She is such a kind, caring mother & soul - someone you'd want around while you birth, especially if you don't have family nearby. She is trained in using rebozos to shift position of baby, she is certified in birthing from within (and practiced exercises with me on Mother's Day when my baby was late, and my water happened to break later that day), and she will encapsulate placenta pills if you'd like that service (she also makes beautiful placenta art). She also teaches prenatal yoga and has mommy and me classes at her house for new mothers, and hosts retreats for mamas to be. She also took some photos of my birth to capture those very first moments. We are so grateful to have found her!

Cindi is literally an angel and so great to have around. I don't know what I would have done…read morewithout her help. She truly helped me through both of my home-births in 2014 (7 hours of labor with intense back labor) and this year (2 hours of labor with intense frontal contractions. She is the best postpartum doula around! She's not only a baby whisperer but is highly knowledgeable and dedicated in what she does. Check-out all of her impressive certifications and accomplishments online. She shares much of her own wisdom not only from being a mother of two beautiful, smart, grown children of her own, but also from drawing upon her own life experiences. In her postpartum work, she does everything like cook you healing yummy foods, wrap your belly, prepare you snacks, prep meals, does your dishes and laundry and also tidies up your home. She is super organized and thoughtful. She always asks if you need anything and makes sure you are well-rested and comfortable while breastfeeding. Cindi is also fantastic with kids. She served as a lovely "mother's helper" to my family (especially to my 3-year-old son for the month of March after my delivery). She took him on walks, played with him, and did the whole bed-time routine with him. She is hands down just amazing! We miss her already and wish she could be around forever! In 2014, I interviewed with several doulas before hiring Cindi and thought that Cindi was a gem. I really liked the fact that she is a mother herself and has a lot of experience up her sleeve to offer to curious, new mothers.