Service Description

Please join us for a circle of talk story & perinatal care especially designed for our rural mothers in East Maui and on Moloka‘i. These sessions will be facilitated by pale keiki & midwives. Food bags and baby supplies will be provided as well as an opportunity to connect, uplift, and care for expecting and postpartum mothers.  When: Second Friday of each month What we offer: 1. Prenatal and postpartum check-ins and support 2. Parenting guidance based on local wisdom and practices 3. Peer-led mental health conversations to reduce stress and build connection 4. Traditional healing like lāʻau lapaʻau (plant medicine), lomilomi (massage), and hoʻoponopono (conflict resolution and spiritual cleansing) 5. Workshops and gatherings to strengthen community support and share knowledge What we hope this program will do: 1. Make it easier for families to get support during pregnancy and after birth 2. Lower stress and improve mental wellness by talking story and holding space 3. Strengthen family and community bonds by restoring traditional care systems 4. Train and uplift local parents, aunties, and birth workers as leaders and caregivers At Pacific Birth Collective, we know that pregnancy, birth, and early parenting are some of the most powerful and vulnerable times in life. For many ‘ohana in Hawaiʻi, especially in places like East Maui and Molokaʻi, getting the care and support you need during this time can be hard. The hospital is far away, transportation is a challenge, and the kind of care being offered doesn’t always match the values or cultural practices of our communities. ​This work is personal for us. Many of us at Pacific Birth Collective were born and raised in Hawaiʻi. We carry the teachings of our kūpuna, and we’ve seen how healing happens when care is offered with aloha, patience, and understanding. We’re committed to being culturally accountable: listening deeply, working alongside community leaders, and continuing to learn as we go. ​If you’re in East Maui or Molokaʻi and want to get involved, learn more, or receive services, reach out to us. We’re here, and we’re coming to you.