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May 17, 2003 

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  PONNU KANI: MIDWIFE TO 200 PLUS BIRTHS
Ponnu Kani, Periyakkod Adivasi Colony, Nandiyode, Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram

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If the prenatal position of the baby was not normal, midwife Ponnu Kani of Periyakkod Adivasi Colony, Nandiyode, Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram had a simple medicine.  During those days bereft of doctors and medicines, she used to resort to the traditional herbal medicines, which succeeded just as surely as surgery succeedS now.

Now 89 and in the sunset years of her life, Kani had been midwife to more than 200 births.  It was not the adivasis alone who made use of her talent.  Earlier, during emergencies, people used to come to the colony in the middle of the night with the SOS message.  Once she reached the scene, the relatives of the women felt relieved.

Even today she prescribes herbal medicines to young children and many people from the taluk come seeking her guidance.

To the question from where she learned the art and craft of midwifery, she replies: “God and the forest deities have taught me.”

The people of the area certify to her claim never to have made a mistake in her work.  After her husband Gopalan Kani died 5 years ago, she now lives with her daughter.  She has 5 sons and 3 daughters. 

 

Courtesy: Mathrubhumi, April 7, 2003

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