Pacific Birth Collective
Island of Maui Pacific Birth CollectiveIsland of Maui |
Education, Support, and Advocacy for Birth and Wellness Choices Across Hawai'i |
About Pacific Birth CollectiveWe are a community-based professional collective growing a network of service providers and island families dedicated to education, support, and advocacy for birth & wellness choices across Hawai'i. |
2023 Legislation impacting Birthing Families across Hawaii
Pacific Birth Collective supports choice for birthing families and respect for tradition and culture of Hawai'i which includes advocating for the acknowledgment and perpetuation of rich and diverse birthing practices that have been widely practiced across these islands for thousands of years.
Despite overwhelming support, a few privilaged individuals in positions of power have decided that the only recognized pathway into midwifery today should be attending western MEAC accredited Midwifery School on the continental US.
Apprenticeship trained Midwifery practitioners who do not have access to this pathway, despite years of service to our community are becoming illegal in Hawai'i in July 2023,
Take the time to learn more about Midwifery in Hawai'i and be a part of this year's effort to protect the cultural freedom to practice perpetuate and access Traditional Cultural Midwifery from across the pacific and the world.
Statewide Resource Guide:Maui DirectoryMaui Community CalendarO'ahu Island Directory *Hawai'i Island Directory *Kaua'i Directory **These resource pages are new to PBC and are being grown organically as providers and the community find and use our platform. If you know of resources or providers you would like to see listed for your area please direct them to our website!Learn more aboutPacific Birth Collective: | Pacific Birth Collective Blog: News Feed: |
New to Hawai`i? Orienting to the diverse landscape?
Learn more about our island community and a little about the social, political and historical context that impacts our daily lives and the way that we give birth and parent our children. Hawai'i is a very diverse and ever shifting community made up of Kanaka and Kama'aina, the locals from this land, alongside transplants from all over the world and visitors. We hope you find these resources helpful as we strive to grow together and improve access to individualized Woman centered health care across Hawai’i!
Education, Support, and Advocacy for Birth and Wellness Choices Across Hawai'i