The short answer is no, it is not illegal to have a home birth in Kentucky. There are no laws stating where a you can or can not give birth.
In Kentucky, a physician, Certified Nurse Midwife, or Licensed Certified Professional Midwife can legally attend births. Anyone otherwise providing services as a “skilled birth attendant” (not to be confused with a doula) is technically practicing illegally unless they are serving friends or family, or serving their religious or cultural community where home birth is a part of their religious or cultural tradition. We’ve dedicated an entire post to this question because of how often it is asked, and the length of the answer. Click here to visit “Is Home Birth Legal in Kentucky?” to read up on our current situation surrounding the legality of home birth midwifery, and the current laws in place.