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.

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.

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.

BEST DECISION I COULD HAVE EVER MADE. If you are a mother wanting to feel empowered with your…read morepregnancy and birth, please do yourself a favor and hire Selena and her team. You could be in no greater care than with these incredible women. Words cannot express how grateful I am to have had this experience. During my first pregnancy, I was living in LA and had every intention of giving birth in a hospital. By 35 weeks pregnant, I felt uneasy with the care I was receiving by the OBGYN and wanted to seek out other options. Long story short, I ended up hiring a midwife and doula and gave birth at home 3 weeks later. It was one of the best days of my life. With this second pregnancy, I knew I wanted another home birth from the absolute get-go, so this was my first experience having midwife care from the beginning of my pregnancy up until 6 weeks postpartum. Selena, Jasmine, and Amber have been the most gracious, helpful, knowledgeable, supportive, and loving team I could have ever hoped for. No matter what hour of the day (or night) they have been there to answer any questions and guide me through the entire journey. The level of care I received is unmatched. Truly, I can go on and on about how much I am an advocate for home birth, especially with a team like this one. I had the home birth or my dreams, in large part due to them. I trust no team more than them. We are family. Love them forever.

my husband and i had the pleasure working with Selena, Amber and Jasmine. we were both iffy about…read moregoing to a hospital for check ups and birth. having a home birth can scary as well but these ladies made it so stress free! Selena answered the million questions we had for her. made us feel that this was definitely the way to do our birth! i loved how she let us be hands on with what we asked. my husband caught our baby and handed her right to me. so beautiful and amazing. my body recovered amazingly as well. i've had 2 births in the hospital and this has been the best one yet! we got the HK Package a little pricy but worth it. it included the birth pool and liner. they also set up and break down for you. this was great since it allowed my husband and i to bond with our newborn with a clean atmosphere. i also used Jasmine service for my placenta made into capsules. this is a separate price not included in the package. after the birth, Amber was very attentive to our needs. she responded quick to our text and calls. she never made me feel as if i was a bother. she is very knowledgeable especially when it came to questions on breastfeeding. all my worries were normal lol but it helped when she provided information! Amber you were an amazing doula. if we're still on island for our next baby we would love to work with y'all again! thank you ladies!

Taylor was my midwife for both of my births and I wouldn't consider having another kid without…read moreaccess to her care. Her midwifery care was life-changing - it is entirely patient-centered. Taylor combines compassion and phenomenal bedside manners with evidence-based practice. Taylor is trustworthy and attentive while you are in her care. Her bodywork is deeply healing. I had regular massage and postpartum/Mayan abdominal massage with her. She listened deeply to my needs, and I loved the whole experience. I would recommend Taylor to anyone who wants informed, holistic, and compassionate care!

I had a high risk pregnancy, so I had Taylor as my midwife for prenatal and postpartum care. Her…read moreknowledge and expertise far exceeded any other medical advice I was given throughout my pregnancy. She did an amazing job helping me manage co-care with the rest of my providers. When I experienced lactation issues during the postpartum period, she helped create a plan to quickly fix the problem. She really cared for me, my baby, and my husband. I highly recommend Taylor to anyone seeking holistic maternity care - regardless if you're planning a home birth or not! The Big Island is lucky to have her!

Yoni steam was very very good for me!! I loved it!!…read moreAnd location was so awesome too!! And I really really love Daniela!! She is very very good good person!! I can't explain... anyway I've been getting into Yoni steam lately!! See you next month!! Thank you so much.

My sister and I saw Daniela for our first yoni steam ever. I had heard of the benefits of steaming…read morepostpartum so I did some research and found Holistic Womb Arts. She made us feel comfortable and right at home from the second we met her. Daniela was very knowledgeable and created a beautiful environment to make our session extremely relaxing. Through her Instagram page, I learned how to make my own steam throne out of a 5 gallon bucket so I purchased the 30 day postpartum steam herbs from her and continued to steam everyday at home. It has been a wonderful self care ritual for myself and my womb. I highly recommend scheduling a session with her!

Awesome resource and support for any mama new or veteran to breastfeeding. Natalies wealth of…read moreknowledge and resources were super helpful, even the little things made a difference for us. Easy location in Wailuku. Super duper friendly and calming office atmosphere. Highly rec!

First time Mommy with late term premie here! Nerves, anxiety, zero baby experience... coming in…read morewith high expectations of myself and motherhood, not having a clue, zero sleep, frustrations....sound familiar? Thank the lord for Natalie who did a house call for us within 24 hours after returning from a long 6 days at the hospital, where she was HIGHLY recommended by staff. She was able to recommend a feeding schedule that allows us better opportunity for sleep, and all the tips in the world how to increase and maintain an abundant milk supply for the baby. And guess what? IT actually is working! Natalie delivers her expertise with a professional, patient, and compassionate manner. I felt completely at ease with her in my home, around my baby, and breasts. She clearly is passionate about her work, and wants success for both babies and mommies (and supportive daddy's too!) Feeling more like a pro these days, and getting some good rest too.... moving into motherhood with confidence. Thanks to Natalie! Highly recommended!

I really wanted to leave a positive review because Dr. Bhattacharyya's administrative and support…read morestaff have always been kind, friendly, and compassionate. Unfortunately, my overall experience has been overshadowed by the office's consistent inability to stay anywhere close to schedule. I've been to both the Kailua and downtown offices at least five times over the past several months, and nearly every appointment has involved waiting 45 minutes to an hour after my scheduled appointment time. I completely understand that Dr. Bhattacharyya is an OB and that laboring mothers and emergencies must take priority. That said, this has become the norm rather than the exception, and it feels like the practice has taken on more patients than it can reasonably accommodate. Whether that means hiring additional providers or adjusting the schedule, something needs to change. If you value your time, this is something to seriously consider. Like many patients, I'm balancing work, childcare, and other responsibilities. I make every effort to arrive early and plan my day around these appointments, so repeatedly waiting close to an hour after my scheduled time is frustrating and, frankly, disrespectful of patients' time. My final experience was today at my second post-operative appointment. My appointment was at 7:30 a.m., yet it was already apparent the office was running significantly behind before the morning had even really started. After waiting 15 minutes with no indication of when I would be seen, I had to leave because I had work and childcare commitments. It was disappointing to miss an appointment I needed simply because the schedule was already so delayed. I was also concerned about patient privacy. Both offices are quite small, and I've frequently seen patients standing because there aren't enough chairs, with others waiting in hallways or sitting on the floor. On more than one occasion I was placed in an overflow office area where I could clearly overhear staff discussing other patients' medical information. I also observed passwords written on sticky notes in plain view. While I understand healthcare offices can be busy, these experiences made me uncomfortable and raised concerns about patient confidentiality. I appreciate the kindness of the staff and understand that obstetrics is an unpredictable specialty. However, consistently running 45-60 minutes behind schedule and allowing patient privacy to be compromised are issues that deserve attention. I hope the practice is able to address both, because patients deserve compassionate care that also respects their time and confidentiality.

Dr. Bhattacharyya is clearly very intelligent and prioritizes safety, but I found him to be lacking…read morewarmth and engagement. Unfortunately, this is not an OB/GYN office I would return to for future pregnancies. The midwives, however, were wonderful -- compassionate, attentive, and helped provide some of the warmth I felt was missing during my interactions with Dr. B. Experiencing a miscarriage is difficult enough, and it became even harder when I felt out of the loop regarding what was happening with my body and what follow-up care I should expect. I was brought in for two follow-up visits. At the first, Dr. B performed an ultrasound and identified retained clots. At the second visit, I was left waiting in the back office room for about 20 minutes while listening to a healthy, active fetal heartbeat from the neighboring room -- an extremely painful experience under the circumstances. When he finally came in, I was asked if I was done bleeding and then told I was "good to go." There was no repeat ultrasound and no HCG testing. While I respect Dr. B's clinical knowledge, I believe compassionate communication and thoughtful follow-up are essential during pregnancy loss. Unfortunately, that was missing here.

Good luck ever getting through and getting scheduled. On hold FOREVER, super rude staff, not…read morehelpful or even trying. Unfortunately, not the first (or second or third) time that this is happened. I got a call that they had to reschedule my appt after waiting for several months for it to come, but they would call me back. Two weeks later, no call. I finally call and now there isn't an appt. for 5 months from now. The staff is the most unprofessional I've ever dealt with, on multiple occasions. It's really too bad because really liked my Dr., but am now going to have to change. Do better. Dr. Friedlander, you are losing patients because of your staff.

I have never experienced such disorganization, lack of clarity, and blaming of others from a…read moremedical facility in my life. Wildly unprofessional, passing blame to others, talking over me, not asking good questions, not following up, speaking rudely at me, etc. After a real nightmare experience, to put it politely, Multiple sections within the women's health center that do not communicate between themselves. No returned phone calls as promised. Blaming other offices, no follow up, nobody puts in any effort to try and help people frustrated by their poor customer service. I just wanted to schedule a first appointment with a referral. After 3 months, endless hold time, no call backs, bad info given repeatedly, not listening, talking over me, etc, I gave up. Highly recommend avoiding this office if you don't want them to blame your doctor for their mistakes.

I really love doctor b. He's a very chill laid back doctor but is thorough and cares about his…read morepatients. He's delivered both of my children and really took care of me in multiple emergency situations throughout both my pregnancies. My husband and I are very grateful for him. Also if you are looking for a doctor/ob office that will actually respect your patient autonomy this is a great place to go. I'm a very holistic minded person and I always felt respected here and not judged for my choices. Thank you doc!

It was a terrible office experience today with provider Dr. Eesha…read more Bhattacharyya or Dr. B. For short at Ko'olau Women's Healthcare in Honolulu. First of all, Dr. B. is an unprofessional, inconsiderate, lazy doctor. Why do I say this? Well, first of all, i went to see him today for my follow up appointment, and in the exam room, Dr, B. suddenly started coughing a lot when talking to me. I was sitting across from him, in close proximity, sitting on the exam table. So, I asked Dr. B. to put on a mask. Dr.B. didn't cover his mouth, and he wasn't wearing a mask either. To protect me and his patients, many of whom are pregnant, Dr. B. should have had sense enough, as a doctor, to at least wear a mask to protect his patients from his germs and coughing. But he failed to do so. Next, he suddenly left the room to tend to a patient that was feeling faint. What about me as a patient? Why did you leave me hanging doctor in the exam room, with no explanation, and no apology as to whether or not I was supposed to wait for him to return or not? Lastly, Dr. B failed to help me with the medical situation that I went to see him for in the first place, and was unwilling to do the training I needed that could have helped me, thus the low rating I have given him. For all these reasons, I would not recommend Ko'olau Women's Healthcare or Dr. Eesha Bhattacharyya to anyone, and I see that several other patients have also given him one star ratings as well.