BEST DECISION I COULD HAVE EVER MADE. If you are a mother wanting to feel empowered with your pregnancy 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. read more

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my husband and i had the pleasure working with Selena, Amber and Jasmine. we were both iffy about going 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! read more

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After losing my daughter at 20weeks gestation in 2010. I was told that every pregnancy after her I would have to have a surgical cerclage and progesterone shots every week until 36/37 weeks gestation. I was told there was no other option other than not getting the cerclage and just monitoring. I followed these these orders in three different states, under the care of three different doctors, for three different pregnancies, over three different years (2012,2015,2019). It never changed, all babies were born in hospitals, at least 2 weeks before my expected due date, I would still have mild complications, and I always had medication. Until recently in 2021 when I met Mama Selena and her team. I knew right away that she would be my midwife, from the first time we spoke. When I got home I was so excited to tell my husband about her. He was just as excited, and on board especially after meeting her. This time around I had dual care between an OB and Mama Selena, but I relied heavy on Selena's expertise and experience. I decided not to get a cerclage, as Mama Selena allowed me to use a natural progesterone cream to rub on my wrist 3-4 times a day. I went past my expected due date by 1 week which has never happened, I had no complications, I had no medications, my water broke on its own which was a first, and our son was Born safely at Home . I can't believe it! I delivered our son in our home, unmedicated, my way, surrounded by support, and love. I've never felt so proud of myself as a woman, wife, and mother. I didn't get the birthing pool up in time, there were no candles burning, or my music playing, I didn't get to hang up my affirmations, the midwives didn't even get a chance to eat any of the snacks that were bought for them, and I didn't get any of the fairy lights up in time. However, I felt loved, powerful, beautiful, healthy, whole, natural, nurtured, and at peace. (I did it at Home, no cerclage/medical stitches to help hold baby in I've had 3, no progesterone shots, vaginal, unmedicated) The entire team has checked in on me, and made sure me and baby were okay. She has been accommodating. Always on time, and always present. She has been calm, and up to speed. Not only her but Jasmine, Ezzine, Amber, and Ms. Valerie. From office visits, to home visits, they have been amazing. I've had my first pediatric appointment with baby, and according to doctor everything looked fantastic. My family and I had the best team around! Hands down. This post doesn't do their services any just for how big of a blessing they have truly been! read more

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I cannot recommend Selena & Jasmine enough! Throughout my entire pregnancy they were caring, attentive, and kind. The individualized care I received was top tier. Appointments were thorough and unhurried. They answered all my questions and were very knowledgeable about helping ease pregnancy symptoms. I loved receiving help and tips instead of the usual "that's just part of pregnancy" answer! During labor, they were incredibly attentive and in tune with me. They guided me through the process and helped to include my husband and my 3yr old daughter! If I have another baby, I'll definitely be calling them again! read more

As our home birth journey comes to an end, I want to share a little bit of our story... I found Selena and her birth team (which became my birth team) on Google, found their Yelp, went on their website, read & loved all their reviews, so we went for a consultation. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was so warm and inviting From there our journey started. Monthly visits, then it became every 2 weeks, and just like that my water broke. 4 days later, it was time. (FYI, It didn't work for me in a pool, I couldn't do it, but they all worked with me and I gave birth right on my bed) In all honesty, I looked forward to every visit! They were very informative and detailed! They knew the if's and the but's! During my Check ups, You spend a little bit of time checking up on your health, and the rest is all "talk-story" style, which I loved because it was just so casual and fun, very easy going ladies! Anyways, On the day of birth, they made the entire experience so much more than what I had expected. Communication was GREAT, support was super awesome, no judgement whatsoever and vibes were always warm, loving, and laid back. They were there with me through every contraction, listened, made suggestions, making sure I was hydrated, etc. I am so proud of all of us for making it through that night. Natural remedies, natural inductions, natural birth, natural EVERYTHING! They allowed my body to naturally do what it was suppose to do. And thanks to Selena, her wonderful birth team Ezinne and Jasmine, their awesome support system, encouragement, and knowledge, only 7.5 hours of labor later, my son was born and I did what I thought was almost impossible. Lol. (To be honest, this was my first birth so I was expecting a whole day of labor). Of course we had to share some laughs and jokes once the night was over! Lol. Beautiful. I loved these ladies from Day 1, and I always will for all the support they have given me and my family during my pregnancy, at birth, and after birth. Our son is healthy, happy, and constantly growing! (*Please excuse our masked photo Maybe I'll come by for a visit and we can take a better one once this pandemic gets cleared) read more

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What can I say about this woman that will fit the word limit? Selena is a midwife...but she is SO much more than that. She is an angel, a caregiver, a mother, a nurturer. She understands women far beyond what she lets on, and challenges us each in our birth space to go to the stars and bring our babies back, as she protects the space and ensures safety throughout. I first met Selena after a traumatic birth with my first. Unsure if my second could ever be a homebirth. I questioned her up and down with what ifs. She put my insecurities to rest. And believe me, they came up again and again, and she gently helped me set them free. I'll never forget telling her that I didn't think I could have a homebirth. Her instant response was "What makes you think that?" Selena puts a loving and empowering spin on homebirth, while also being realistic and ensuring safety. With my second baby, had I been in the hospital the birth would've been an automatic cesarean with NICU time. Because of Selena's expertise in breech deliveries, she didn't worry at all and continued to answer my questions and talk me through the process. The majority of issues I had with this birth were psychological and mental, and unlike a typical hospital midwife, Selena made extra visits to ensure I was okay. My boy was born not breathing, but Selena was well equipped and quickly jumped in and had him pinked up in no time. He's five next week, and a perfect, sassy bundle of energy who loves to cuddle, just as she predicted. So imagine my horror and fear, when I found out I was pregnant while my family was stationed in Italy. My choices were to either go in town where there was an 80% cesarean rate and you couldn't question the doctors at all, or go to the base, where the care was not at all what I wanted and the doctors were already labeling me as high risk due to slight hypertension. That's what I thought my options were, anyway. I messaged Selena asking if she knew of any traveling midwives, and she volunteered herself. She flew out to Italy, and we had the most BEAUTIFUL and empowering homebirth. Again, she was over constantly. This woman flew halfway across the world for me and my baby. She told me exactly what we needed to ensure a safe environment and gave me the most perfect birth that I was a little to scared to have the previous time, where I was able to confidently catch my own baby. I did hemorrhage a little bit, but she immediately knew what was happening and sprung right into action to the point where it didn't seem like anything even happened. She took extra precaution to ensure my safety, and also assessed my little boy and kept a close watch on him for a few things. It was the best day of my life...She took an experience that was full of fear, and turned it into one of hope, empowerment and joy. We have it in our minds that hospital birth is safer because it's what everyone does. Hospitals abide by protocol. They have a set method of how they treat women and a system for how women are treated in labor. Selena meets women (And the whole family) where they are at and takes care for other things - mental state, nutrition, supplements, etc. If you're looking for an out of world, empowering and uplifting experience with someone who also knows how to keep things safe and will love you up from beginning to end, look no further than Selena Green, a permanent part of our family as our trusted midwife, mother and friend for life. read more

Selena Green - This was the best moment of my life. - Midwives Near Me

I was mistaken, my mother's review is still there and not removed by Selena Green. I couldn't find it. I apologize, I was incorrect about her removing it. This is an honest review of Selena Green's services written by an RN present at a home birth Selena Green was the attending midwife for... my home birth. I spent 8+ hours after my water broke trying to push my son's sweet head out of my pelvis that was too small as identified by the Emergancy C-section team immediately upon arriving and determined I would need to deliver via C-section. That's why it's bruised and mishapen, my baby's sweet head. Being told by Selena Green that I didn't want my baby badly enough... it was a devasting experience for both of us. The C-section team at Tripler was sent from heaven! Selena's professional recommendation when my Mom finally put her foot down and said enough she needs to go to the hospital at 6:30/7:00 on a weekday morning in Makakilo, put her in my van. My mother said, "You will call my daughter an ambulance." Sadly, Selena went with me in the ambulance claiming she needed to check my baby's heart beat and EMTs were not equipped to do so. The entire 45 minute ride to Tripler she never checked my baby's heart beat once. Not once! She spent the time bad mouthing Firemen to the EMT... my Father is a retired firefighter. Let me sum this up quickly for anyone considering this woman as their midwife, "I had a home birth with Selena Green and 100% do NOT recommend her. I ended up emergnecy C-section at Tripler eight hours too late and my son's condition was NICU because of it. Stay away from her, she made some bad judgement calls that were dangerous for me and my baby. read more

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Selena is an angel from heaven I am grateful for her compassion, knowledge and inspiration She attended the births of 6 of my grandchildren and offered advice to my grand daughter that was born on Hawaii Island. She has been so calm and centered in some of the most challenging births. Selena is a blessing to our family, my daughters and grandchildren My youngest baby was the in distress at birth. Her calmness and attention to detail along with her brilliance saved my grand daughter's life. After the babies birth she called for immediate intervention to provide immediate chiropractic care from Patrick Sullivan, DC to adjust our baby's jawline and skull so that she could nurse. Mahalo Selena for the great work you read more

Selena Green - Our miracle baby - Midwives Near Me

Selena and her team are the dream team! They helped me welcome both my babies into this world from the comfort and safety of my home. Both the births were magical! I am so so so appreciative for the love and support given by these amazing women. Selena's presence and energy is gentle yet powerful. Although I was 40 ("geriatric mother") I had no concerns or issues with having both my babies at home! They provide comprehensive care that extends beyond just the pre-natal, labour/delivery and post-partum care.... Selena truly cares about YOU, your emotional well-being and your physical well-being, your marriage and anything else that's going on in your life. I am so very grateful to Selena, Ezinne and Jasmine for taking wonderful care of me and my babies! Thank you from the bottom of ou read more

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My family and I moved to the Island around 1 year ago and shortly after found out we were expecting! I've always wanted a home birth but could never find the right team of midwives. Selena and her team (Ezinne, Jasmine, and Amber) were so welcoming and made my decision easy. We had an amazing experience giving birth in the comfort of our own home. I would do it again. If you're looking to make the decision on whether or not to do a home birth, do it! Especially if you're going to do it with Selena and her team. 10/10 recommend!! Peace and blessings -LoveLeigh Jones read more

Selena is a midwife from heaven! The minute I saw her name on the internet search I knew she was the one. She assisted the birth of our 2 beautiful boys and everything went very smooth. Selena made countless prenatal visits and every time she came we felt reassured and comforted. Her expertise is beyond words. I believe she assisted over 1000 births! She gave us tips for baby and mama care after the birth as well which helped tremendously. Her assistants we knowledgeable and caring and we are still friends with all of them. Her payment plant is very convenient and accomodating and the value of her services is well beyond the price! She also has a marriage license and got us married at Makaha beach 3 months before the birth of our first child! read more

Selena Green - Wedding ceremony Makaha beach July 14th 2015 with baby in the belly! - Midwives Near Me

My husband and I found out we were expecting a few months before moving to Hawaii. With me not being able to accept any medicine for labor due to me having MS. I did my research and found this amazing team! I explained to them my dream birth, the type of support I am looking for throughout and after delivery. As well people who could explain it better to hubby since he's never been with me for the delivery with our other children. These wonderful ladies did that and MORE! At first, my husband held hesitation of a home birth didn't understand exactly what a doula, or midwife is. However, at the end of it all, he was truly amazed and thankful for having these wonderful ladies and their team share this first time of him experiencing birth. I will always highly recommend not only a home birth for any woman but also this magnificent team! read more

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Selena was the constant calm I needed in my labor and birth. I had my first child in the hospital, and was left wanting so much more from the experience. Where the hospital made me feel belittled, scared, and incapable. Selena made me feel empowered, strong, and unstoppable! Throughout the pre-natal, labor, and postpartum Selena, and her student midwife Ezinee, made me feel fully informed and extremely capable. The constant encouragment and support, in addition to, information and preparations, made me feel like I knew exactly what I was getting myself into but also that I could absolutely do it. And when the time came I could not have asked for a better team to help me bring my sweet baby into this world. My birth did not go off without hitch. It took a little extra time to get her body born after her head, and my sweet girl took a few extra moments to start breathing. And in these trying moments Selena handle every second with a calm mind, manner, and professionalism, that allowed me to do what I needed to get my baby out and breathing. She never let me get worried or scared and with her incredible skill and knowledge my family was able to welcome a beautiful, happy and healthy new member. I can not praise Selena and Esinee enough. Labor is hard. It takes work, and strength, and a mental determination that is dependant on the environment in which you do it, and their presence made this labor the safe and comfortable experience I had dreamed about. read more

Where do I start? Grateful. Grateful that Selena and her team Ezienne and Jasmine were recommended by a family member of ours. After having two hospitals births i was yearning for more from my births. Both natural in hospital but I wanted MORE, and that's exactly what I got with them. From the moment we met them until today with our post partum check ups. I love it! I'm so grateful that my expectations were met and with their love and attention. We welcomed our baby boy on Palm Sunday. Thank you again Hale Kealaula! read more

Selena Green and her team are simply amazing! We arrived on island just two months before our baby was due and they gladly accepted me and started prenatal care right away. From our first visit I knew it was a great match. They were easy going and made us feel comfort right away. They also loved and welcomed our two young boys at each prenatal visit. When it came time for our baby to come earthside, they made it to our home in record speed. Our baby came so fast and we were so thankful they were there to reassure us that baby arrived healthy and safe. Postpartum care has been top notch and they have visited and checked in on us to make sure both baby and mom are doing well!! I would highly recommend Selena and her team for a home birth. read more

I literally can't wait to be pregnant again so I can go hang out with these women more! I cannot speak highly enough of Selena and her team! The power and positivity each of them exudes was exactly what I needed during my pregnancy. After every appointment, I came away feeling centered and calm, and LOVED. The absolute trust they had in my body and in my own intuition was a key factor throughout my pregnancy and into my birth. Without that, my birth might have been SO much different. I can say with certainty that they solidified my belief that I could have the birth I wanted and my body could birth my baby. With their support and nurturing, I was able to deliver my baby in my home without tearing, hemorrhaging, or complications of any kind. My labor was quick and powerful, and by far the most empowering experience of my life. Ezinne and Amber wound up being the midwives assisting me at my birth and both of them were fantastic! They both were positive and encouraging while keeping the energy calm and reverent. I didn't get the water birth I thought I wanted because my birth was so fast, but they both gave me the most amazing experience I could have hoped for and I wouldn't change anything. Amber's wisdom as a lactation consultant was invaluable, especially in the wake of birth. And Im so honored I was her first home birth! I appreciated her calm demeanor and her respect for space and baby's intuition. Ezinne was the one who delivered Lucas and followed up with us through postpartum care. Later I realized was so fitting because she was the first one I spoke to about working with Hale Kealaula! She was so patient and engaged with our progress. She was like a calming balm to us when we felt out of our depth in the first two weeks and answered every question we threw at her! Truly a beautiful soul, and exactly the support we needed starting out our journey. Jazmine exuded the most uplifting energy and unrestrained joy throughout the whole process. She was always laughing with me and my spirits were always high around her and I know my baby felt it too. She was gentle during our fundal checks and patient with me even when I would keep talking through blood pressure checks! Selena, you truly are the most amazing woman. Thank you for guiding me on my journey from Woman to Mother. You have this magic about you that is both inspiring and contagious! Thank you for being a part of my story, and the beginning of my son's. We love you so much! This experience is what birth should be and I'm so blessed I found you. I will cherish you in my heart forever! Thank you doesn't nearly cover it, but: thank you from the bottom of my heart. read more

I WOULDN'T CHOOSE ANY OTHER MIDWIFE I was fortunate to birth both of my daughters with Selena. With both girls, my labors were long and slow progressing and Selena and her apprentices stayed with us through it all. I never once felt like I was on my own whether it was 11am or 2am. With my first, I labored from Saturday night until Monday night. There were times I didn't know what I needed and Selena knew exactly the right thing at exactly the right time. I am a survivor of sexual assault and Selena is always conscious and loving in how she cares for me, my body, and my babies. I never knew my trauma would effect my labor and birth until Selena gently guided me through my first birth. She gave me the confidence to know that I am in control of my body and that I am powerful enough to birth my babies. With my second baby, my labor looked very similar to the first. It began slowly on a Saturday morning and I did not birth until Monday. However, this time my baby came out gray and not breathing right away. SELENA'S TEAM DID NOT MISS A BEAT!! They rubbed her up, gave oxygen, and saved my baby within just a few minutes. I have them to thank for having my baby with me today. Not only were they attendant to me during labor and delivery, they came to me for all of our postpartum check ups. They delivered my placenta pills to me within 2 days of giving birth so that baby and I could rest and recover in the comfort of our own home. I have been able to call or text Selena with any and all questions at any hour of the day since my first was born over 6 years ago. Selena truly cares for the families she works with and dedicates her entire life to this work. She is not only passionate but incredibly knowledgeable about every aspect of midwifery, birth work, and caring for children. I would choose her over and over and over again without hesitation. I trust her with my life and my babies lives. read more

Selena Green - Me and my girls - Midwives Near Me

Selena Green and Ezinne have been a blessing for us as new parents. We are so grateful for her and Ezinne in birthing our healthy baby girl. She has been with us every step of the way and has helped us become more knowledgeable and aware about natural birth. They are so loving and so caring. They have become family to us. I would say call us and we can vouch for the safety they exemplified as midwives through the care and the knowledge they share and exercise. They have taken every precaution inconsideration for us and you can tell they are professionals. We love her and hope this review helps you. read more

Selena Green - Selena and Ezinnethey truly are a blessing in our lives - Midwives Near Me

Great experience with Selena she birth two of our babies in our home who are healthy and running around she taught us a lot things that we didn't know about the doctors on what they do to babies that are not good for them she has a feel of how the baby is inside the womb and how the mother is doing she made us feel very comfortable and we are very glad that we had this experience with her she is like family to us. read more

We looooooved our entire experience with Mama Selena and Jasmine and Ezinne! We felt taken care of from the first phone call until...well, still! Our baby is going on 1 years and we are still so thankful we had the professionalism and experience from these ladies with us the day Lucy came into the world ;) read more

Selena is an exceptional mid-wife. I contacted her over the phone a few months before moving to Hawaii and immediately knew that she was the woman I wanted as my provider. Her visits were very comprehensive--nothing was left out! She has all the good qualities you want in a health practitioner and is able to validate you and your family's experience at each visit. With her leading the way throughout my pregnancy, L & D, and post-partum, I never doubted myself, the process or the outcome. It is so important that you surround yourself with people who believe in you and believe that you can have a "successful" birthing experience. Regardless of the support that may or may not be around you, Selena creates a safe and accepting environment that gives you the confidence needed during this period of your life. Selena provides such a full and unmatched service that I would like to have more children just so I can work with her and her team again. read more

I love "Mama Selena" I was blessed to have her at 2 of my births. Having her brought so much joy being able to labor and deliver in the comfort of my home. Her and her team came fully prepared with everything you could ever need. They brought the pool set it up so fast. They took care of everything from beginning to end. They worked clean and definitely knew what they were doing. Her sweet reassuring voice got me through all of my toughest times. She is knowledgable in this field. Not only does she know everything about birth but she also knows everything about breastfeeding which is an area that I struggled on more than one occasion. She makes sure that mom and baby are both ok before she leaves. And then she comes back for all your follow up appointments. Like to you house . She a gift from above.I am forever thankful for having her in my life. Not only is she my midwife but a forever friend. Thank you for helping me bring my what was once a dream to have a baby at home to reality. Thank you for being at my births. Thank you for being a part of my life. Thank you for your love and support. Thank you for perusing your passion to empower women through birth and doing your calling. You are AMAZING! read more

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Selena Jasmine and Ezinne were phenomenal from the beginning of our journey to the end, but ESPECIALLY during the birth itself. Selena created a safe space for three amazing Black women to learn as well as a safe space for Black families to birth. Thanks to them, we were able to focus solely on growing and birthing our baby without fear of the maternal health risks associated with giving birth in a hospital. The pandemic restrictions gave us the final push we needed to decide on a home birth, and it was the best decision possible! Not only was I welcomed with open arms, but my Husband who wasn't even allowed to accompany me to appts at the hospital was welcome as well. He was even able to have an active role in my appts, feeling where baby is, the fundal height, etc. We got to know our birth team throughout pregnancy and didn't have to worry about having a random person deliver our baby or unnecessary interventions that often come along with birthing in the hospital. Hale Kealaula is changing the face of birth here on island one birth, one baby, one family at a time and I will be forever grateful that they were part of our journey. read more

Words can't sufficiently describe the journey that Selena helped me through for my home birth. When I first met Selena, I knew somehow she would have a lasting impact on my life for the better. I reconnected with her when I was 7 months pregnant with my first child. My doula at the time, now Selena's apprentice, helped navigate me through unaddressed emotional baggage, birthing options considerations and finding the joy of motherhood as a new phase of my life. Selena's connection to my baby was instant, from when he inside the womb reassuring him that his journey here to this earth would be safe and pure. It was that, and some! I labored for 2 days in the comfort of my own home, surrounded by people who I loved and supported me along the way. Selena was very much in tune with my needs and respected my decisions as time continued during my labor process. She was firm in decision making when she recognized the need to be, and because of the journey we built together, I trusted her, every step of the way. Because of Selena, the joy of my life has come to fruition in the most memorable way possible. Selena provides the most professional yet home comfort touch to her package. I would trust her with my life and the lives of any of my future babies, without an ounce of hesitation. Her love and passion oozes within her midwifery practice. I am so grateful to have had her and her apprentice on my team. read more

"Mama Selena" made us feel cared for and respected the moment she walked through our door. She radiates a very warm and authentic sense of appreciation for mother, baby, and all members of the family. She listens closely and never rushes, addressing concerns and birth wishes with the upmost respect and thoroughness. Her passion for midwifery was immediately apparent to us. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Mama Selena! read more

Selena Greene and Ezinne were the best team any mama could ask for. I decided to have a home birth after attending my goddaughter's home birth where she was the midwife. It was during that time I not only wanted the home birth experience, but I also wanted Selena to be my midwife. She is sweet, nurturing, caring, truthful, and upfront, which is what I sincerely wanted. I had had 3 cesareans prior, and I was trying a VBA3C. She looked at my medical records and doctors' note from the previous births to see if I was a good candidate. She told me upfront the risks involved. Although she had successfully done VBA3C before, she would go to the hospital the moment my health or baby's health was at risk. I trusted her. I saw her twice monthly and then once monthly. At each visit, she reassured me, answered my questions (sometimes the same question), and loved on me. She was patient with me. She even allowed my husband to be on FaceTime since he was deployed. Once in labor, she guided and encouraged me until it was time for her to come to the house. My sister was there (also pregnant, due about 10 ten days after) to help support me through the labor process and keep an eye on the smaller children while my husband and I labored in the room. It was painful! But she was encouraging and patient. Reminded me of my goals and kept my head in the game. Sometime after 5 cm (I can't remember), baby's heart rate started to drop during contractions. As the contractions became longer, it became more dangerous. She told me immediately that a VBAC was no longer in the best interest of the baby and that we needed to go to the hospital for an emergency cesarean. I trusted her, and she let me hear and see the heart rate on her Doppler. She and Ezinne moved quickly, got me into the van and got down to the hospital. She was next to me every step of the way. She did not leave my side. I had never had that type of support. That security kept me calm and regulated my breathing to slow down the contractions. Once we got to the hospital, she helped check me in (husband was driving behind us and was parking), made sure I got setup, and belayed information to the doctors. She stayed with me the ENTIRE TIME! She made sure I had a room with a breast pump and that my recovery and postpartum nurses were taking care of me. She worked with me and my husband to nurse properly (my IV was in a weird place, so I needed assistance). She stayed until my husband and I felt comfortable and were settled in. All of her things were still at my house, so she went back to pack everything up. Upon arrival, she recognized my sister was in labor (I guess it was contagious!). She could have just left, but she stayed and ended up delivering the baby at my house! At this point, she's exhausted, but not once did her level of care dwindle because her tiredness. She stayed with my sister until she was headed to her own house. She provided 6-week postpartum care to my sister and to me. She didn't have to, but she did because she's that awesome. After my cesarean and being discharged from the hospital, she came to the house for my postpartum visits. I wasn't able to keep anything down for a couple days, so my husband and I went to the emergency room. She and Ezinne met me at the emergency room until I was admitted for an abscess found in my abdominal wall. She stayed all those hours just to make sure I was being taken care and that I had a support system. SHE DID NOT HAVE TO, but SHE DID. That's amazing. I believe that support helped me stay sane. I'm not kidding. I thank God for Selena and Ezinne. They are a great team. They are considered family. Not only would I recommend, but I would urge you to have Selena as your midwife during your homebirth experience. I've seen her in action both at a homebirth and at the hospital. She will always go above and beyond. She really loves what she does. She poured her heart into each of us, the mama and the baby (or babies. She's done twins, too!). I love you Selena (and Ezinne!). Thank you for providing me with an experience I will never forget and showing me the level of care that supersedes any expectation I've ever had. I am so grateful. read more

Selena Green is a medicine woman. Thank you so much for making my baby dreams come true! Ladies, I can't urge you enough to please reconsider hospital births (please don't do it!!!). They will find every excuse possible to give you Pitocin to induce or speed up your labor, making labor extremely painful, & probably more importantly, will rip you open! If you don't want to tear, I so highly recommend doing a natural birth, & Selena is your safest bet... she's been doing this for DECADES, & she has interventions for anything that could possibly go wrong. It is so horrific to me so many women telling of "tearing with 26 stitches," getting induced, getting put on antibiotics, "emergency" C-sections... that is horrific & SO not the way birth should be! So many women give in to the fear of complications (hemorrhage, baby getting stuck), falsely believing that delivering in the hospital will prevent those-- Selena knows what to do in any of those situations. On the contrary going to the hospital puts you directly at risk of interventions, & therefore complications. Once you start messing with the natural process of birth, you cause a cascade of complications. Once your Dr. decides you need to be induced (labor taking to long, past your due date, fluids too low, etc.), they administer Pitocen causing your contractions to be unbearably painful, so you get an epidural. Epidural slows down labor & causes it's own cascade of complications, so whoops! Now what would've / could've been a perfectly normal happy trauma-less birth is now a C-section. Why is this allowed to happen? & more importantly, why put yourself in a situation where you're going to be pressured by the staff to make sure everything "stays w/in certain parameters"? If you birth in the hospital, there's pressure & stress of following this "timeline", instead of letting the birth progress naturally as it should. Why not birth in your own home w/all the creature comforts you will definitely need? w/o the pressure to follow these arbitrary parameters" During the pushing phase, I felt like she was literally "in my head," feeling exactly everything that I was feeling, psychically connected to guide me during the process and how and when to push. That level of intuition & expertise is priceless, & is exactly what you want when you're going through the most powerful, intense moments of your life! You will have a beautiful birth experience w/Selena naturally the way we've been doing for millennia. Selena provided counter pressure while I was pushing to prevent me from tearing. My 2 childbirth goals were: no/minimal tearing, & successful breastfeeding. I know that the first would not have been possible without Selena. During labor, you will want to be as comfortable & relaxed as possible... with Selena that's a guarantee. For anything that may go wrong before, during, or after birth, Selena has a world-class fully stocked apothecary that she brings w/her. I was violently throwing up during labor, & she gave me a homeopathic that immediately stopped it. She took such incredibly good care of me after I gave birth, which trust me you will need after delivery. All of the common post-natal complaints I suffered, she had natural, effective remedies for (baby blues, mastitis/infection, hemorrhoids, pain/cramping, etc). She has kept me out of urgent care twice w/ her calmness in dealing w/whatever I was going thru & offering natural healing remedies (b/c the last thing you want are medications/antibiotics passing thru your breastmilk into your brand new perfectly healthy baby). You will have a magical, beautiful, memorable, love-filled welcoming of your baby into this world if Selena is your midwife. I will never forget the moment I caught my own baby.... the magical beginning of a life-long love story!!! All thanks to Selena - love you! read more

My grandson nearly died under the care of Ms. Green. She allowed her trainee (who kept falling asleep) to handle much of the (attempted) home birth experience while she sat in the corner on her phone and tablet. It became pretty clear early on that this woman didn't know what she was doing. After hours of pushing with meconium in the fluid and baby lodged in a completely inadequate pelvis, EMS had to be called. It was horrifying to witness and the baby ended up in the NICU due to their poor care and incompetence. read more

Selena Green has done an amazing job with midwife care giving, coaching, delivery and aftercare to our daughter Kimberly and her second and third children. She was always available to her and answered any and all questions with patience and clear, expert guidance. This included delivery care onsite for the third child in Italy virtually around the clock when needed. We have nothing but the highest praise for Selena and the wonderful care that was provided to Kim and her children. The delivery of the second child was witnessed in person and was an amazing experience for both mother and child. The children thrived from the beginning in large part due to Selena's care throughout pregnancy, delivery and aftercare. The children in both cases were beautiful and extremely healthy from the start and quickly adapted to their new surroundings. We highly recommend Selena as an excellent midwife, thorough professional, expert advisor and trusted friend throughout the pregnancy, delivery and aftercare process. read more

I gave birth to my daughter at Hale Kealaula in June 2013. My birth was an amazing experience and has altered and impacted my life positively in so many ways. The women af Hale Kealaula were wonderful. Mama Selena and her talented team of apprentices provide you with the most fulfilling and beautiful holistic care for yourself and your family. I wish this experience for other mothers seeking a calm, peaceful, loving environment to give birth to your baby. read more

The best thing I've ever done in this life is bring my two children into the world with the guidance and wisdom of Selena Green and her team. Selena is attentive, loving, and full of knowledge. She made me feel comfortable and safe in my awkward pregnant self and she made me feel powerful. If you are looking for an amazing midwife to birth with she is the One! Selena is no nonsense and her team is awesome. My husband and I always looked forward to our home visits with them. When they arrive at your home for the big number they come loaded with all the supplies they need and then some! I was very blessed to have two water births with Selena by my side and if I could give ten stars on this review I would. Give her a call, ask questions, open yourself up to trust and receive her knowledge, stop reading those pregnancy books, and listen to your body! With Selena Green as your midwife, you got this! read more