DCCA Midwives Advisory Committee

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. It reviews licensing requirements, 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.

Families in Hawaii who are considering home birth or birth center delivery have a stake in 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.