Designed for Everyday Life
A hands free concept shaped around the movement and responsibilities of motherhood.
Hawaiʻi born maternal health innovation
Hands free support for busy makuahine.
Waiū is a wearable breast pump concept created in Hawaiʻi to support breastfeeding mothers through work, ʻohana, and everyday life. We are thoughtfully advancing the device through product development and the pathway toward FDA review.
Around Motherhood
Thoughtfully developed around motherhood.
Rooted in Maternal Experience
Developed from a personal understanding of breastfeeding, caregiving, and daily life.
Advancing with Care
Moving through product development and regulatory preparation one responsible step at a time.
Waiū by VHM
Created with the heart of a mother. Built with professional care.
Waiū by VHM is a maternal health company founded in Hawaiʻi and led by Kānaka ʻŌiwi wahine, developing thoughtful breastfeeding support for mothers, families, healthcare partners, and community organizations.
The work is rooted in Hawaiʻi, guided by family, and shaped by the belief that innovation should support ancestral wisdom, not replace it.
Meet the Founders
In Development
A wearable concept moving forward responsibly.
Waiū is currently in product development and is not yet FDA cleared or available for commercial sale. The company is organizing the documentation, testing, product development, and regulatory work needed to prepare for FDA review.
Professional Collaboration
Interested in the future of Waiū?
We welcome conversations with healthcare professionals, maternal health organizations, researchers, manufacturers, regulatory specialists, and community partners.