The Garden Reproductive Health

02/17/2026

Come and see me at Q***r Day at the Capitol

02/13/2026

Care, compassion, and choice meet Mel Kennedy, the Owner of The Garden Reproductive Health 🌿🤍

The Garden Reproductive Health LLC provides patient-centered reproductive health services rooted in respect, dignity, and informed care. Their approach focuses on creating a calm, supportive environment where individuals can access services, education, and guidance with confidence and trust.

Dedicated to holistic, thoughtful care, The Garden Reproductive Health prioritizes well-being at every step—meeting patients where they are and supporting their reproductive health journey with empathy and professionalism.

Learn more about their services by visiting thegardenreproductivehealth.com and support a local business committed to care and community. 🌱✨

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02/13/2026

🏳️‍⚧️ Proud 🏳️‍🌈 to have a table at the 2nd Q***r Day at the Capitol! Come on by, meet other great people, stay for the panels!

The Hawai‘i State LGBTQ+ Commission invites you to the 2nd Annual Q***r Day at the Capitol.

This year we have added educational panels that will take place in the Capitol Auditorium - Chamber Level.

Morning Panel:
9 - 10:30 AM - Healthcare, Not Politics: The Case for Gender-Affirming Care which will be led by Hawai'i Health & Harm Reduction Center

Afternoon Panel:
2 - 3:30 PM - From Policy to Protection: Defending Q***r Lives Against Federal Attacks which will be led by the ACLU Hawai‘i

The Community Resource Fair will bring together our Māhū, LGBTQIA+, QTPI+, MVPAFF+ communities, allies, and state leaders to highlight the incredible services and resources available to Hawai‘i’s rainbow community. It’s an opportunity to celebrate, educate, and advocate at the heart of our state government.

📅 Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Hawai‘i State Capitol – 4th Floor (415 S. Beretania Street)

We will have over 30 exhibitors!

Closer to the event there will be the official Q***r Day at the Capitol Directory

The Directory will include a list of exhibitors with their:
- Location
- Description
- URL &/or Social Handles
- Primary Focus
- Service Area(s)
Map of the Q***r Day Community Resource Fair layout

What you need to know to attend to attend - Q***r Day:
- Photo ID is required for entry into the building.
- Limited paid public parking is available at the Capitol, entrance via Miller Street off Punchbowl.
- Additional public parking is available at State lots: Lot V (Vineyard Garage on Punchbowl); Lot G (Kalanimoku Building on Beretania & Punchbowl); and Lot L (Kinau Hale Building on Punchbowl).
- Bike racks are located on the Ewa makai corner of the Capitol grounds (the Iolani Palace and Richards St. corner), and Biki bike stations nearby.
- Several bus routes can bring you to the Capitol.
- Only Service Animals are permitted at the Capitol
Any questions email us at: hawaiistatelgbtqpluscommission@gmail.com

***rday ***rpower hawaiistatelgbtq

02/07/2026

I’m thrilled to announce that The Garden Reproductive Health LLC is now a recognized HMSA provider! 🥂

What does this mean for you?
To ensure I can provide the high-touch, unhurried care you deserve, I remain a self-pay practice. However, you can now submit my services to HMSA for potential reimbursement! 🌺

As a licensed CPM, I handle the clinical care. At the end of our time together (6 weeks postpartum), I provide you with a professional 'Superbill' to send to HMSA. It’s the same personalized home-birth experience you’re looking for, now with a path to get some of your investment back. ✍️

By staying 'non-participating,' I keep my autonomy to spend hours with you in labor at home, not minutes with you in a clinic or hospital.

The Details: As a non-participating provider, my fees are paid in full to the practice at the time of service. Any insurance reimbursement checks go directly to you! 💸

Think of it as the best of both worlds: Private, boutique care with a medical paperwork 'bonus' for your wallet. It’s a win-win!

✨ DM me "HMSA" to learn more about how my clients navigate the reimbursement process!

02/03/2026

It’s just a tiny red light, but it’s a vital part of a safe transition. 🔴✨

In my practice, providing a peaceful home birth goes hand-in-hand with high clinical standards. That’s why the CCHD Screening is a standard part of my newborn care. 👶🏾

What is it? Using a medical-grade pulse oximeter, I check your baby’s oxygen levels. It’s a quick, painless way to ensure their heart and lungs are transitioning perfectly to life earthside.🌎

Why I prioritize this: As a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM), I’m committed to evidence-based care.
By bringing this technology into your home, we ensure:
✅ Safety: Catching potential heart needs early.
✅ Comfort: Just a soft sensor on a tiny foot all done next to you in bed.
✅ Continuity: Professional screening without leaving your home.

Home birth is a beautiful blend of tradition and modern safety. I’m proud to offer the full spectrum of newborn screenings right where you feel safest. 🌿

01/10/2026

If you have Carrot Fertility benefits through your work, you have access to incredible support for your birth and postpartum journey!

What is Carrot? 🥕
Carrot is a global fertility and family-building benefit offered by leading employers. It’s designed to make care services like Doula support accessible and affordable for growing families.

How it works for you:
1️⃣ Check Your Plan: Log into your Carrot portal to see your specific coverage amount for birth and postpartum doula services.
2️⃣ Hire Your Doula: You sign a contract and you pay for services.
3️⃣ Get Reimbursed: The Doula provides you with a detailed receipt and a signed "Doula Attestation" form. You submit these to Carrot, and they reimburse you directly!

Why use your benefits with me?
As a Full Spectrum Doula, I provide the evidence-based, compassionate care Carrot loves to support.
Whether you need continuous labor support or postpartum help, your benefits are there to ensure you don’t have to do this alone.

Live on the island of Oahu, looking for a Doula, and ready to use your Carrot benefits? Let’s chat!

01/04/2026

Did you know your baby’s hearing screening can happen right on your living room sofa? 🛋️✨

Many people think you need a hospital for certain screenings. But as a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM), I bring the technology to you!

The Newborn Hearing Screening basics👂
When: Within the first 7 days of life. 🏠
Where: In the comfort of your own home. 🛡️
Why: To screen for hearing needs early and provide support for your baby's communication development from day one.

How it works: It’s quick, painless, and usually done while your baby is sleeping!

I use a specialized machine provided by the Hawaii Newborn Hearing Screening Program.

Soft earphones play gentle sounds to check your baby’s response.

Results are instant, and I handle all the state reporting for you.

Homebirth is about more than just a beautiful delivery; it’s about high-quality care in the place you feel safest. 🌿

12/02/2025

It is with immense joy and deep gratitude that I announce I have received my Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) credential from the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM). This milestone means I am now officially accepting clients for homebirth midwifery and monitrice care on Oʻahu!

My practice is founded on a trauma-informed, anti-racist, q***r-centered, neurodiversity-affirming framework that I am proud to bring to the local community.

Ready to have the care you deserve?

Visit my new website (Link in Bio!) to view my full scope of services (Midwifery, Doula, Lactation) and schedule your complimentary consultation.

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11/23/2025

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10/28/2025

📢 Voting is officially OPEN!

I'm running for Student Representative on the new NARM Board of Directors to make sure the next generation's voice is heard.

I'm committed to Structural Equity, Proactive Transparency, and ensuring the CPM credential truly serves our diverse communities.

This is your chance to shape the future of NARM. Let's build it together.

QR code information on how to vote, how to sign up for NARM membership, and candidate information on last slide.

10/10/2025

It offical now!
I have graduated from National Midwifery Institute and am now studying to take the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) to earn my credintal of Certified Professional Midwife. Then on to become a Licensed Midwife with the state of Hawaii.

🌟Congratulations to Mel Kennedy on their graduation! We are thrilled for you and inspired by your dedication to serving families as a community midwife!

03/05/2025

See you all tomorrow!

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Join the Sister Circle Mānoa for a panel on reproductive justice and rights on Wednesday, March 5th 2025 in the CC Executive Dining Room from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

We will have a panel of Black leaders in the field of birth work, reproductive rights and advocacy, and more sharing resources and knowledge from their professional and community experiences.

Please fill out the RSVP form (https://forms.gle/VpNWcVGQwdgpFkqA8) in our bio to secure your attendance, let us learn more about you, and share any questions with us you would like to ask our panelists on March 5th.

Email any questions or concerns to thesistercirclemanoa@gmail.com
A hui hou!

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