Allow
surrender
release
Meet DA KINE
DOULA
Ashley Kiliona Kalawaianui
Thank you for being here! It's an honor to be in this role. I'm passionate about connecting with expecting parents and helping them navigate the unfamiliar terrain that comes with a growing family. I practice a holistic approach to birth preparation and child rearing, addressing the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being of all involved. Allowing me to serve your family guarantees unwavering support, giving you the tools you need to feel empowered in your birth and postpartum experience. In my free time, I enjoy being outside, playing in the dirt, growing food, making delicious meals, and expressing myself through movement. I'm looking forward to meeting you. Thank you for considering me to be Da Kine Doula for you!
Services
Labor
Support
As you prepare to meet your baby, you are also preparing to meet yourself in one of the most vulnerable experiences of your life. No matter what kind of birth you are preparing for, you will feel supported every step of the way.
Placenta Encapsulation
Postpartum
Support
Anecdotal evidence suggests that consuming your placenta after birth can lead to improved mood, higher energy levels, and increased milk production. Da Kine Doula encapsulates according to the Traditional Chinese Method using ginger and lemon while steaming.
The immediate Postpartum period is a time to allow others to care for you while you learn how to take care of your baby. Each shift can be tailored to fit your families needs, day and night.
Da Kine (dä kīn) is a Hawaiian Pidgin term that can refer to anything-- its specific meaning is understood through context.
Da Kine Doula was inspired by my husband and our family's culture. In true Polynesian style, we eat GOOD, we love BIG, and we embody the spirit of Aloha. This is demonstrated through respect, compassion, service, and showing a deep reverence for the land and its people.
Every family has a unique story and you deserve to feel heard, RESPECTED, and cared for as you prepare to welcome the newest member of your tribe. My goal is to help you discover the best options for your family through active listening, asking thought provoking questions, and being a grounding presence in the room.
Da Kine Doula is dedicated to serving families with an open heart throughout their labor and postpartum journey.
