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News and Events Click here to read the latest MAH newsletter, July 2003! International Midwives Day May 5, 2003 The idea of having a day to recognize and honor midwives came out of the 1987 International Confederation of Midwives conference in the Netherlands. International Midwives' Day was first celebrated May 5, 1991, and has been observed in over 50 nations around the world. Proclamation From Hawaii Office of the Mayor County of Kauai Proclamation INTERNATIONAL MIDWIVES' DAY WHEREAS, May 5th, 1995 will mark the fifth annual observance of International Midwives' Day in over 50 nations worldwide, as proclaimed by the International Confederation of Midwives and the Midwives Alliance of North America, with the stated theme: "Safe Motherhood Secures the Future of a Nation"; and WHEREAS, midwives have throughout time and in all nations provided healthcare to mothers, babies and their communities; and WHEREAS, here on Kauai, today as in times past, midwives are caring for women and babies in a variety of settings; and WHEREAS, midwives provide care for many aspects of women's and infant's health including: maternity care, infant care, breastfeeding issues, family planning information, menopause concerns and counseling; and WHEREAS, midwives make a strong contribution to the health and well being of mothers and babies on our Island and other parts of Hawaii; now, therefore, I, MARYANNE W. KUSAKA, Mayor of the County of Kauai, State of Hawaii, do hereby proclaim May 5, 1995, as INTERNATIONAL MIDWIVES' DAY and encourage the people of Kauai to become better acquainted with the services offered by the midwives of our community and the contributions they make to the families of Kauai. Elizabeth Davis was on Maui June 15, 2003 to discuss Sex, Love & Hormones as well as The Circle of Life: Thirteen Archetypes for Every Woman. Thanks for the support. Visit Elizabeth's website at www.elizabethdavis.com In February, 2003 MAH proudly presented Sheila Kitzinger on Maui. Sheila's wonderful presence in the midwifery world has been and continues to be a true blessing to our communities. Check out Sheila's website at www.sheilakitzinger.com Midwives Alliance of Hawaii at the Women's Health Resource Fair on Maui.