Welcome to Da Kine Doula
Da Kine (dä kīn) is a phrase in Polynesian culture that can refer to just about anything. The versatile usage of Da Kine is symbolic for the dynamic nature of an attuned birth worker. Every family has a unique story and deserves personalized support tailored to meet their individual needs. Da Kine Doula is dedicated to serving families with an open heart throughout their labor and postpartum journey.
Meet Da Kine Doula
Ashley Kiliona Kalawaianui
Thank you for being here!
My journey supporting families began in 2020 as a nanny and has since evolved into full spectrum doula support. My passion lies in connecting with expecting parents and helping them navigate the unfamiliar terrain that accompanies a growing family. Allowing me to serve your family guarantees unwavering support, giving you the tools you need to feel empowered in your birth and postpartum experience. 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
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.
Postpartum
Support
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.
Birth is a rite of passage
"Often a woman encounters herself in an entirely new way during the process of giving birth. She may encounter the effects of traumas long buried, or she may encounter fear long denied, she may also discover power deep within herself that she had never imagined."
-Return to the Great Mother by Isa Gucciardi, PHD, Founding Director of the Foundation of the Sacred Stream, Berkeley, CA