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Aloha, I’m Esma.
I am a certified birth and postpartum doula based in sunny South Maui. I offer steady, compassionate support as you move through the transformations of pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period. I am here to help you feel heard, seen, and gently held. 
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EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONSIn addition to doula care, I offer perinatal nutrition-focused meal preparation, respite nanny support, and other forms of care, all rooted in my background in public health and my work as a holistic nutritionist, community herbalist, and childcare professional.
My approach is intentionally flexible and generous, allowing space for your needs to shift and unfold as this season evolves. I bring together a range of knowledge and lived experience in my support of new parents, guided by a foundation in preventative health and a deep respect for the body’s innate intelligence. Alongside my birth work, I serve as a crisis worker, providing trauma-informed care and support to individuals and families navigating acute challenges. This work continues to shape my ability to remain steady, compassionate, and attuned in moments that require presence and care. Credentials & Training My work is grounded in both formal training and years of hands-on experience in care. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant and hold current certification in CPR and First Aid for both adults and infants. I am a certified community herbalist and hold a certificate in holistic nutrition from Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC, where I studied plant-based medicine and nourishment as supportive pathways through times of transition. In addition, I am trained in facilitating peer grief support groups through the Dougy Center model, which continues to shape my ability to hold space for individuals and families moving through loss with sensitivity and presence. |
I pay my respects to the Kānaka Maoli people, the traditional custodians of the island where I live and work. I acknowledge that the people of this island hold knowledge about healing and community and maintain an ongoing connection to this land. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging.
I enjoy supporting both single moms and birthing couples. My care is LGBTQ+ inclusive & affirming.
I offer in-home and virtual doula support
throughout pregnancy, during birth, and postpartum.
DOULA SERVICESIn-home & virtual support throughout pregnancy, during birth, and postpartum |
NOURISHMENTPerinatal nutrition-focused meal prep and herbal care |
RESPITE CHILDCARERespite nanny services for children 12-weeks to 12-years |
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What is a Doula?
A doula is a steady, experienced presence who offers physical, emotional, spiritual, and informed support before, during, and after childbirth. Your doula works alongside obstetricians and midwives within your chosen birth setting, helping tend to both your physical experience and the emotional landscape of your birth. Studies show that those supported by a doula often experience shorter labors, fewer medical interventions, and lower rates of cesarean birth, along with improved outcomes for both parent and baby. Beyond the measurable, continuous support during labor has been shown to deepen a sense of safety, strengthen confidence, and create a more supported and satisfying birth experience. With a doula present, many parents feel more connected to themselves, to each other, and to the unfolding of their baby’s arrival. |
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