After the birth of the first child was complete, preparations were immediately made for a feast to follow in 24 hours.  This is the only time in a women's life where she would be allowed to eat pig (Sarah).   The new mother also cuts her hair for the first time to her shoulders (Sarah).



    The new mother stayed home for 10 days (Sarah) .  The placenta was washed and buried or placed someplace where it would be protected.  When the umbilical cord fell off it was hidden someplace safe to protect the child from harm.  If it was found, the child was believed to become a thief.

    First born males would go to the paternal grandparents (Sarah).   First born females would go to the maternal grandparents (Sarah).   The first born in an ali’i family was to be dedicated to Kahuna studies (Sarah).

Customs and Celebrations

​References

Sarah. Hawaiian Birth Practices BEFORE Missionary Arrival.  10/14/2012.  02/09/2012. http://mauinaturalbirth.com/hawaiian-birth-practices-prior-to-missionary-arrival