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!

Let me start with the conclusion drawn by everything to follow: Kathe is the best as far as…read moremidwifery care goes. She is full of wisdom, expertise, and compassion to care for you, your ohana, and your baby during pregnancy, labor, and post-partum. She is amazing, a real gem and gift to midwifery. I am convinced Kathe is fulfilling her calling and I am so thankful for having found her prior to giving birth to my children. Me and my husband first met with Kathe when I was about 13 weeks pregnant with my first baby. At the time we were with Kaiser Permanente and doing our prenatal visits with them. Her level of care, genuine sincerity, comfort, & expertise is top notch. She listens to your concerns, she asks questions to see if there is any supplements you would benefit from as well as any concerns she may have, and offers her advice which is actually helpful. After our first consult (we hadn't even paid or decided to use her yet) she directed me to start on her recommended iron supplement and within two days I was no longer exhausted and falling asleep at 7:30pm. I was amazed! She instructed me to get a number of other supplements as well which also have proven to be very beneficial. From there she could identify the baby's position immediately, taught me how to find my uterus walls and the baby's position, and finds the heartbeat instantly every time (still true, 3 more pregnancies later). Whereas at Kaiser they took my vitals, peed in a cup, continually asked me to get the flu shot even after I told them no, please stop asking me, and it would take at least 10 minutes for them to find a heartbeat. It felt like such a waste of time, impersonal, and unsatisfying, like there was something lacking. And there was! Any hesitancy or fear I had about doing a home birth was washed away as we continued to meet with Kathe and experienced how sound and complete her care was. And she was and has continued to always be available by phone or text for any questions that arise in between visits. We had peace that we were in sure hands. With our subsequent pregnancies, she has included each additional child in the prenatal meetings and it has been such a wonderful experience for all of us. In doing so, she not only prepares you, but your children too just by including them in the process of the visits and bringing to life via their senses the majesty that is having a new baby in utero and out. From the start she became part of our ohana and 6 years later she has been with us for all 4 of our children...each of whom adore her. We've had long-ish labors (15 hours) down to 3 hours, we've had hard labors and easy labors, we've had labors go past their due date, we've had our last labor which had a brief complication that Kathe maneuvered expertly and calmly without putting me in a frantic state, we've had a post birth transfer due to circumstances beyond Kathe's control, we've had lactation and breast feeding questions answered. In every situation she has been reliable, consistent, calming, prepared, full of wisdom and knowledge, and a guide through the journey, leading with love for you, your ohana, and baby. And she does this all the while making sure she takes care of as much as she can so you and yours have the best opportunity to enjoy the bliss of welcoming your new baby into the world. Every birth story is different and some don't go the way you planned, but Kathe is who you want in both situations. She will do everything she can to give you the birth you guys plan on, but she also will be very honest about whether a change of plans or even a transfer is needed and goes above and beyond in those situations to accommodate, help, and serve you in the event of needing to transfer care. Currently we are not in need of her professional service, but we still occasionally go to visit with her. She is so welcoming when we do and the visits are full of us, our kids, and "Aunty Kathe" reading books and playing with some of the timeless toys and trinkets she has been keeping for many years. There is no one else I would trust more for pregnancy, birth and post-partum, plus I genuinely just enjoy her presence and look forward to meeting with her, which makes her the best of the best. Kathe's care is unparalleled, I can't urge you enough to meet with Kathe if you are at all curious or considering a home birth.

Trying to find let alone get ahold of a midwife on Hawaii can be a challenge, as I found when…read morepregnant with my 4th baby due June 2023. I wanted to do a home birth but struggled to find information that would help me on this journey. I had reached out to several people and only heard back from a couple. I had resigned myself to meeting with an OBGYN but going into the clinic it felt cold and I disagreed with several policies they had(since I had 3 previous natural deliveries with out complications). Kathe was one of the few who had responded back so I set up a meeting with her in November or December of 2022.I explained to Kathe that we were in a very strange season of transition, and we weren't even sure if we would be on island for the birth. She listened and then helped to bring so much peace by speaking wisdom, and walked us through to help us decide what we ultimately wanted. She was so flexible and easy going, while also being encouraging and supportive to how we wanted our birth to go. I knew immediately I didn't want to work with anyone else. Her experience in the medical field speaks volumes, but her character, and kind heart is what won me over. Kathe walked with us every step of the way through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She was always communicative and supportive of what we wanted for our family. Helped us every step of the way. When I gave birth I felt prepared. She listened to what I said in labor and allowed me to go through the process as I needed and wanted, while being a guide and present person incase we needed assistance. My 9lb 14oz guy was born healthy and peacefully in my home. She took care of us and made sure I never felt alone. After the events of labor, she tucked us in and cleaned up and allowed me to focus on the new life I had birthed. I was planning to bottle feed, after 3 prior failed attempts at breast feeding. And she asked very good questions that never made me feel forced to change my mind, but gave me the opportunity to try again, with her help, if it was something i wanted. I agreed(I really didn't think it would work but I really wanted the experience of breastfeeding.) when baby was born her words were kind and patient, never judging, but encouraging. And am pleased to say, 7 months later I'm still breastfeeding successfully. Through postpartum she made house visits, and checked in regularly to encourage me, and make sure baby and I were in good health. We feel so incredibly blessed to have met Kathe. I couldn't imagine a more perfect pregnancy and birth experience.She was a breath of fresh air. I would recommend her to anyone looking to do a home birth.

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!

Wonderful doctor. He was very patient and thorough. I would highly recommend and I will definitely…read morebe going back when necessary. The staff is Great!! Thank you very much for all your help

Update: unfortunately because of this review my family has faced backlash from this doctor. Last…read moretip I will give is: if you have a birth plan, stay strong and keep discussing with Dr. Pratt so she fully understands. My sister who was doula had a run in with Dr Pratt when her patient wanted to adhere to her birth plan and the doctor refused. She had no problem telling my sister off outside in the hall, making sure that my sister knew who the doctor was and who was the doula.. well, what about the mama? She made this birth plan for a reason. be careful ladies this is your birth story make sure you are in charge of how you want your baby to come into this world

After reading my Yelp Review, this doctor didn't call me to talk. She didn't reply to my concern…read moreand use it as an opportunity to center humanity. Instead she reached out to another doctor, who encouraged me to remove my Yelp Review. I was told that my "job could be in danger." Angela Pratt was more concerned about the Yelp Review than my actual health. I hope this update protects women from having a similar experience as I question her empathy, and now her ethics.

I have been to 2 other doctors and Grace Wong is the best! No judgement, really sweet and calm…read morepresence. I love Dr. Wong

Dr. Wong is amazing. I love coming here to see her because I always have so many questions. She's…read morevery patient with me as well and doesn't seem like she's in a rush like all the other reviews have stated. I originally started out at Tripler and I had such a horrible time, that I switched my insurance to one that Queens would accept and picked Dr. Wong. I was nervous coming here at first, but after speaking with her and getting to know her it's been a pleasure! This is my first pregnancy and I'm so happy I decided to go with her despite the reviews. The office staff is very nice and polite. Yes she sends you out to get blood work done else where, and the ultrasounds are not in this clinic. Depending on your insurance she'll send you to the Pan Am building for fetal diagnostics. But she gets back all the results and talks them over with you during your next visit.

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!

Are you booking an OBGYN appt. at Kaiser Pensacola? I highly recommend seeing Dana Quealy!…read moreI booked my appt. online at kp.org and when I arrived early they immediately took me in. The Medical Assistant was incredibly polite and full of knowledge, you can tell she has been there a long time. Ms. Quealy was incredibly thorough and explained everything to me considering this was my first ever OBGYN appt. She explained to me types of birth control, the following procedures, and what to expect afterwards the appt. I did a pap smear, got STD tested, etc. all in a single appt. not lasting more than 45 minutes! I highly recommend seeing her as she made me comfortable in my own body. Results will be called in to me, sent via mail, and posted online at kp.org. Book your appt. today online at kp.org or call 8084322000 today.

Been meaning to write this review for a while because Dana was AMAZING and if you're like me (very…read morenervous about an OB apt) or you're just looking for a caring OBGYN, I highly highly recommend her!! Dana was very personable, down to earth, and she made me feel well taken care of. She was NOT one of those distant doctors that awkwardly make small talk, or are rushing through your visit so they don't take time to explain things. Instead, she felt like a friend that knew how uncomfortable these appointments can be and came right along side you to make you feel as comfortable as possible. She joked, "I think we're tied with dentists for appointments no one really looks forward to" haha. This was my first pap smear, and she was soo understanding. She explained everything as she went, checked in with me to make sure everything was okay, and overall made me feel a lot more comfortable than I expected. (As I got onto the table she said, "I'm sorry, I know this is awkward but we'll try to make it as un-awkward as possible!" haha) Also, although this was completely unrelated to OB-matters, when she noticed some dry patches on my stomach, she kindly gave me recommendations for a lotion that helps! Originally, I had an earlier appointment with a different doctor but when I saw their reviews weren't very good, I switched to see Dana, waited a little longer, and I'm so glad I did!!

As a first time mom, you want to provide your baby with the best. And after a long time laboring…read moreleading to a c-section, my milk took a little bit longer to come in. My confidence took a hit knowing I couldn't provide for my little one right away. I knew something had to be done and a referral from my husband's cousin led me to Yuko!!!! Yuko helped my husband's cousin clear up her mastitis and since I came in one week postpartum, turns out I did have plenty milk. Yuko listened patiently and closely to my concerns, then used her magic to carefully massage out the areas needed to get the milk flowing while answering all my questions. I was crazy leaking the next two days since Yuko massaged out all the old milk. The whole time I felt nutured in this safe space. I came out of my inititial two hour appointment so much more knowledgeable about my breastfeeding journey and the next steps for my family. Yuko also helped me see what I needed to feel like for baby to latch properly and comfortably. This latching part and deciding what's in future for baby is still in progress, and I'm so happy to have Yuko on team baby. A big mahalo to Yuko for restoring my confidence and reminding me that I got this! I'd highly reccomend any newborn moms see Yuko. The biggest plus to me was how easy and flexible it is to schedule with Yuko. She is understanding if things come up and can adjust to your schedule as needed.

I was five days postpartum when I reached out to Yuko since my breastmilk hasn't come in and I was…read moregetting worried. She took the time to listen to my concerns over the phone and provided some potential solutions. I decided it would be best to see her in person so I scheduled an appointment. She was able to schedule me to come in 2 days after our phone call. Initial consultation was great and she also did a breast massage. During the massage, my milk started coming in and just needed to get the ducts going. She's also knowledgeable when it comes to baby latching. Overall, would recommend her to everyone especially if you think you have clogged ducts and mastitis. Her breast massage does wonders! She can also be reached via text so scheduling is a breeze.

For years, my gynocologist made me feel bad about myself. She lectured me to the point where I did…read morenot want to see her until I fixed everything she criticized so she couldn't admonish me. Fast forward seven years. HMSA started sending me letter after letter reminding to take care of my reproductive health. I half-heartedly asked my friends if they liked their OBGYN or gynecologists and most of them said, "Meh." With no ringing endorsements, I dutifully called my gynecologist and to my surprise, her office number forwarded to a Dr. Lynette Tsai's office. At first, the receptionist offered me an appointment with a midwife, not Dr. Tsai. Confused, I asked if midwives did "routine checkups under the hood." The receptionist signed and said, "Or you could see Dr. P. since Dr. Tsai is booked for months." And I was like, "Is that a midwife or a medical doctor? Is Dr. P. a woman?" The receptionist revealed that Dr. P. was indeed a medical doctor, a woman, and her name was Michele Pangilinan. Two weeks later, I showed up to my appointment. I was nervous as pap smears are not pleasant and who knew what kind of person Dr. P. was. The office is nice and clean (you take your shoes off by the door) and the equipment was modern. The nurse who weighed me and took my blood pressure was very nice. I asked her if Dr. P. was as nice as her and the nurse said, "She's so nice! You'll love her." I was wary since I hadn't been able to find many reviews about her (they were mostly about Dr. Tsai) online. But luckily, Dr. Pangilinan was wonderful! She was friendly, sweet and reassuring. She was professional yet very personable. She made me feel comfortable and answered my many, many questions patiently. As a bonus, Dr. P. didn't lecture me for not seeing an OBGYN for seven years. She told me, "We don't judge, these exams are tough enough!" She's relatively young (we're the same age, late 30s) but she has a lot of experience. Dr. P. is exactly the kind of OBGYN I've wanted: a cheerful, positive, kind, doctor who is competent and makes me feel comfortable. If anyone asks me about my gynocologist, instead of the typical "meh" reply I'd received from my friends, I would instead highly recommend Dr. Pangilinan. She's awesome! As a bonus for those who live in Central Oahu or the Westside, Dr. P. also has offices in Mililani and Kapolei!