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Final Call for Auction Items!

We are busy finalizing the details of our 2015 Online Auction and are still happily accepting new items. One of our KHBC supporters shared this on her facebook page.  Would you consider making one final push to solicit donations? We have a busy and active 2016 planned, and we need your support to make that happen!  

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Is home birth legal in Kentucky?

One question we are frequently asked is whether or not it is legal to have a home birth in Kentucky. The short answer is YES, it is legal to have a home birth in Kentucky.  There are no laws in Kentucky that specify where a baby can or cannot be born. We’ve all seen a news story where a baby is born on the side of the road while on the way to the hospital (or some similar story). It…

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Making Headlines

Did you happen to catch the cover of Louisville’s LEO the week of May 6th?                   “The midwives described their practice as a partnership that empowers women to make the best decisions for themselves and their families. When asked why a woman should choose a midwife-assisted birth over a hospital, physician-assisted birth, Aundria responded, “The research across the board says midwives are cheaper, we have better outcomes, and we use fewer interventions.…

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