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Mahina Midwifery
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Midwife
Water birth at Mahina Midwifery
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Hours
| Monday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | — |
| Sunday | — |
Where to find Mahina Midwifery
What this center offers
“Our midwife Shannon guided us through the journey of welcoming our baby.”
“I felt pushed out of my comfort zone and doubtful at times but we were able to work through it to build a sacred trusting container for the most beautiful home birth.”
What parents say
Shannon has been amazing. We met with her for both of our pregnancies, and she was the best support for prenatal, birth, and postpartum care. Her style is to care about your heart and emotional journey, which in turn directly affects your birthing experience.
Shannon is such a gifted midwife. She has a natural ability to hold space and provide the nurturing care and support that new mamas might need throughout the pregnancy, birth and postnatal journey.
We just celebrated one year since the birth of our son and am filled with gratitude for Shannon. I am particular, detail oriented and self-admittedly can be difficult in general. I had a vision I was set on for my prenatal care, birth and postpartum journey.
Our midwife Shannon guided us through the journey of welcoming our baby. She was everything I needed in a midwife - extremely strong technical skills and deep intuition, love, care, and guidance through ancestral knowledge and natural ways. I might have another baby just to see Shannon regularly again.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Mahina Midwifery a freestanding birth center or a hospital unit?
- Their public listing categorizes them as midwife, not a hospital maternity unit. Ask them directly where births take place and how they coordinate with hospitals, and confirm the details with your provider.
- Does Mahina Midwifery offer water birth?
- Their own website mentions water birth or birthing tubs. Tub availability can change and eligibility depends on your situation, so confirm directly with the facility and your provider.
- Does Mahina Midwifery accept insurance or Medicaid?
- We couldn't confirm insurance details from public information. Ask the facility which plans they accept, and check with your insurer about coverage for the type of birth care you're planning.
- How do I get in touch or see the facility?
- Call (808) 333-2909 or use the website link above. Most birth centers and hospital maternity units offer tours — it's the best way to get your questions answered before you decide.
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