Family Resources

Losing a pregnancy, baby, or child is an unimaginable heartbreak—one that no family should have to navigate alone. In Hawai‘i, where community and ‘ohana (family) are at the heart of our way of life, we honor the depth of your grief and offer support to help you through this journey. This page provides resources for families who have experienced loss, including emotional support, support groups, and connections to professionals who understand the complexities of grief. Whethe

Abortion is legal in Hawaii with some restrictions . Right now, abortion is legal in Hawaii until "viability," the stage of pregnancy when a fetus has developed enough that it is able to survive outside the uterus with medical help. When it happens depends on how the fetus is developing and can be different for every pregnancy. This is typically interpreted as up to 17 weeks. A health care provider can determine whether a pregnancy has reached viability. Although Hawaii allow

American Adoption https://www.americanadoptions.com/hawaii-adoption/maui-adoption State of Hawaii Human Services https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/ssd/home/child-welfare-services/foster-and-adoptive-care/

Kaiser https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/hawaii/ Kaiser Location 80 Mahalani StWailuku, HI 96793 Get directions Hours Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pmKaiser Phone numbers: 24-hour cancellations 808-243-6000 After-hours advice 1-800-467-3011 Appointments 808-243-6000 HMSA/Blue Cross Blue Shield or UHA Malama I Ke Ola Health Center . This center also takes Quest. If a pregnant person plans to birth at home and share this with the team there, they will promptly deny that person

Maui Hospital Information Maui Memorial Medical Center Maui has only one hospital that delivers babies:  Maui Memorial Medical Center . Maui Memorial Maternity Center 221 Mahalani St Wailuku HI, 96793 808.244.9056 MMMC is currently providing Virtual Tours of the Labor and Delivery rooms.  Please see the virtual tour here OB/GYNs and L&D nurses  are your care teams while in labor and birth. You will have whichever OB/GYN is on call depending on your insurance. There's always

Child and Family Services https://www.childandfamilyservice.org 392 N. Market Street, Wailuku, Hawaii 96793 (808) 877-6888 Mission- Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children. Through nearly 50 programs that welcome everyone from keiki to kūpuna across the Islands, we help Hawai‘i families address some of life’s most serious situations including poverty, abuse, and neglect. Maui Family Support Services http://mfss.org/contact-us/ 1844 Wili Pa Lo

Sexuality The Maui Sexual Assault Center (808) 873-8624 392 N. Market Street, Wailuku, HI 96793 https://www.childandfamilyservice.org/programs/msac/ Mission: A place for support, healing and education for all victims of sexual assault and their families. We focus on education to help prevent sexual violence, and healing and support for victims. We start by believing. Each healing process is unique. We are here to listen, support and discuss difficult feelings at any point in

Is the baby moon sliding into the baby blues? If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of prenatal or postpartum mood or anxiety disorder, know that it is treatable. There is someone in your area who can help you if you are experiencing any of the following: depressed, irritable, exhausted, unlike yourself, sadness, anger, guilt, worry, feelings of inadequacy.   The following is not meant to be a diagnostic tool, but rather a way for new mothers and their support p

We explore the different types of doula, acronyms, and finding and interviewing a doula Families guide to Doulas What is a Birth doula? A doula is a woman experienced in childbirth and knowledgeable of hospital procedures. Doulas provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support during labor—from massage to aromatherapy, to continuous reassurance and coping techniques for the mother and her family. A birth doula generally meets with you before the birth to d

We explore what a midwife is, acronyms for midwives, and finding and interviewing a midwife. Families guide to Midwifery What is a Midwife?  Midwife is a healthcare provider who specializes in caring for women during their pregnancy, labor, birth and throughout their childbearing years for routine care. They are trained to support normal physiologic childbirth as well as to recognize and intervene when things extend beyond the scope of normal. Attending laboring women, they t

Hawaii, known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes, is also home to a vibrant community that values family and traditions. In the heart of Haiku, a non-profit organization called Pacific Birth Collective is making significant strides in supporting Hawaii families through their innovative programs and services. Pacific Birth Collective, a 501c3 organization, aims to empower families by providing them with access to a network of healthcare providers, educators

Aloha, Maui families! I’m Kris Statler, co-founder and board member of Pacific Birth Collective. With 25 years of experience as a doula, monitrice, and home birth assistant, I’ve had the privilege of supporting many families through the incredible journey of childbirth. From catching a few babies myself to gaining in-depth knowledge of both physiologic birth and the ins and outs of birthing at Maui Memorial Medical Center and in out-of-hospital settings, it has been an honor

by Haley Callahan, PBC Board Member As a home birth Mama of two, I will be the first to tell you that I am by no means a hospital birth expert. But I have supported a number of birthers at Maui Memorial Hospital–and walked quite a few women through their healing journeys afterward–and I’ve learned a few things through those experiences that I feel are valuable. To start, it must be said that people choose to birth out of the home for many reasons. Whether you are choosing to