Aloha, my name is Kalei Vellalos, I live with my ‘ohana in Manoa Valley, on the island of ‘O’ahu. My husband and I have been married for 19 years, and together have 6 beautiful children.

  My journey as a doula began after the birth of our first daughter, Ilihia. She was born to us when we were very young. She was present on this earth for just 9&1/2 hours before going to be with the Lord. But, in that short time she taught me how to advocate for, and educate myself. Ilihia lived for less than a day, she battled with every breath she took.The moment she was born into Heaven was the single most defining moment in my life. I knew in that split second that I was put on this earth to be a mother! She, and God are why I am able to mother all of the children we’ve been blessed to keep on this earth with us.

I have been a doula from long before I knew I could acquire a certification and make a career out of it. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the one that women turn to for encouragement, education, breastfeeding advice, and any troubleshooting they might need throughout their pregnancy, breastfeeding, and newborn stage journey. However, in 2018 I began my journey to becoming a doula “on paper”. I have earned five in all. Certified Labor Doula, Certified Postpartum Doula, Certified Lactation Support Educator, Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Newborn Care Educator.

  The purpose behind becoming a doula is to allow my experiences of tragedy and triumph guide me as I stand in the gap for those women and families who find themselves in need of support, advocacy, encouragement, and positivity while on the unpredictable journey of becoming parents. I believe that each of us have a responsibility to one another to be kind, helpful, and willing to meet each person where they are at. I have been blessed to support many families in the passed few years, and I look forward to supporting as many as the Lord blesses me with!

Be Blessed,

Kalei