Kentucky Birth Coalition

The Birth of Thomas Andrew

Thank you, Amy, for sharing your Kentucky Home Birth Story. This story begins weeks before my due date. I was feeling particularly sick of being pregnant. This is a feeling I was not  unfamiliar with, but I had hit the proverbial wall much sooner than in previous pregnancies. A combination of fatigue, extreme heartburn, pelvic pain, and being the primary caregiver for two young children likely contributed. I’m not a huge fan of cervical checks before the due date because…

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Meeting with legislators… the inside scoop

With the Kentucky Home Birth Coalition’s first Lobby Day behind us, we want to encourage you to join us at the Capitol.  We understand that job schedules and parenting commitments may keep many from joining us, but we want to emphasize how easy (and dare we say… fun!) it is to meet with your legislator.   Just How Easy Is it?  Glad you asked! 1. Call your State Senator and ask to schedule a meeting on our Lobby Day.* Find…

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Next Lobbying Day Scheduled for February

KHBC is holding another lobbying day in Frankfort! We want as many supporters as possible from all across the state to join us. Invite your friends! Join us in the Capitol Annex Building (directly behind the Capitol) Room 125 – this room will be our “home base.” Please watch our facebook event page for updates in case our room changes! We will be meeting face to face with Senators to discuss our bill. This is the perfect time to meet…

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