Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
DCCA Midwives Advisory Committee
Ka Hana a Kēia Kōmike
The DCCA Midwives Advisory Committee advises the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs on the licensing and regulation of certified professional midwives and other midwifery practitioners in Hawaii. Nānā aku nei ia i nā koi laikini, scope-of-practice standards, continuing education requirements, and complaints against licensed midwives. The committee helps ensure that families who choose out-of-hospital birth have access to qualified, licensed practitioners.
No ke Aha e Mālama Ai
Families in Hawaii who are considering home birth or birth center delivery he kuleana ko lākou ma the licensing standards and oversight this committee advises on. The committee's work ensures that midwifery practice meets safety standards while remaining accessible as a birth option.