Hawaii
A few midwives seek to uphold Native Hawaiian birth traditions. Would a state law jeopardize them?
A group of midwives who focus on traditional Native Hawaiian birth practices are trying to block a Hawaii law that requires midwives to obtain licenses.
HONOLULU – Ki‘inaniokalani Kahoʻohanohano longed for a deeper connection to her Native Hawaiian ancestors and culture as she prepared to give birth to her first child at home on the north shore of Maui in 2003.
But generations of colonialist suppress... [5978 chars]