Midwife Michelle was such a blessing. At the time, she just made it to Hawaii and was ready to take me in. Even though we ended up needing to transfer to Queen’s Medical Center, she stayed right by my side and continued to support me the whole way through. Her calm presence, encouragement, and advocacy made such a difference during a moment that could have felt overwhelming. I still felt cared for, respected, and never alone. I’m so grateful for her and everything she poured into our experience.

Michelle made my labor and birth experience so wonderful. Welcoming our baby girl at home felt so right and peaceful, and the care didn’t stop there, she made us a warm postpartum meal that we’ll never forget. It really felt like home. Thank you again!

I started my pregnancy receiving care at Tripler, but felt I was being dismissed a lot and my doctor didn’t feel fully aligned for me. I began searching for other options, and after connecting with Michelle, I made the decision to transfer into her care for a homebirth and it was the best decision I could have made. From beginning to end, she made me feel like I had a best friend by my side who just happened to be delivering my baby. There was so much laughter, peace, and genuine care. She took the time to explain everything and helped me feel confident in my body and my decisions. During labor, her presence was calm and reassuring. She respected my preferences and supported my husband in catching our baby girl, which made the experience even more special. Postpartum, it meant so much to have her come check on us. She didn’t want us lifting a finger just resting and bonding as a family. She answered every question I had, even in moments of anxiety, with so much patience and care. Michelle has brought so much peace into our home. We are beyond grateful. We never imagined how much a homebirth could change us, and that’s truly because of her knowledge and support.

I want to thank Michelle for the heart she poured into my birth. This was my third homebirth, and I can sincerely say that none of the midwives I’ve used before offered the level of support, care, and love that Michelle gave to my family. After my son was born, I had some trouble with breastfeeding. Michelle was able to quickly identify what was going on, but she didn’t just fix it and leave, she stayed well past our scheduled visit until I felt confident and comfortable with my son’s latch. That meant so much to me. She also made our son a baby blanket as a keepsake, and it’s something we will cherish forever. Michelle is truly one of a kind. I sincerely hope she never leaves Hawaii.