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Happy Spring! As always, we have a lot going on here at Pacific Birth Collective. Welcome to the team! We're pleased to announce our two new team members: Sara Cousineau, Director of Finance, and April Boone, Events Coordinator. We would also like to welcome the talented Becky Lind, who has been our Director of Finance for the past several years, to our Board of Directors as our new Treasurer. We are so lucky to keep Becky as a part of the team! Sara Cousineau Sara brings a u

Attention birth workers - and those who would love to be! PBC is providing two scholarship opportunities to birth workers and aspiring birth workers. Check them out below! Doula Scholarship Opportunity On March 7, 8, and 9, Bonnie Slater will be teaching a doula training program on Maui. In collaboration, PBC will be providing supplemental scholarships to attendees. This training is for those in the Maui community who want to become a doula. The scholarship is intended to s

Are you a new parent or expecting a little one soon? If so, you'll want to check out Pacific Birth Collective's online store for a wide selection of the best baby products to help you on your parenting journey. Pacific Birth Collective, based in Haiku, HI, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources and support for Hawaii families. Their online store features a range of high-quality baby items designed to make life easier for parents and keep little ones hap

Are you a healthcare provider or a family looking to connect with services, education, and supplies related to childbirth in Hawaii? Look no further than a 501c3 organization based in Haiku, HI - dedicated to creating a bridge between healthcare providers and families - Pacific Birth Collective. This organization aims to serve the community by providing a platform that hosts a membership program, an event calendar, an online store with baby items, and a professional directory

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

August 8 marks the one year anniversary of the fires that ravaged Maui and burned down the beloved town of Lāhainā. August 8 changed the lives of so many on our island. It sits heavy in our hearts and invites us to reflect on the past year. And it has been a challenging year. In the wake of the fires, many on Maui still struggle deeply to meet their most basic needs. Our hearts break as many of our neighbors leave the island as economic refugees. As we have worked together wi

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

Dear PBC friends and family, I first encountered Pacific Birth Collective in 2020 after the events of the year inspired a very serious soul searching and new creative energy. At the time, I was a single woman with no children, and was talking story with a dear pregnant friend about her most recent home birth and the birth that she was currently anticipating. She casually mentioned how she found her midwife on the PBC directory, and I didn’t think of it again until I became pr

A threat to reproductive justice anywhere is a threat to reproductive justice everywhere. SisterSong defines reproductive justice as "the human right to maintain personal bodily autonomy, have children, not have children, and parent the children we have in safe and sustainable communities." The continued terrorist attacks on the Palestinian people, the historical and current violence against Jews in Israel and around the globe, and the hate crimes that have increased as a