Kentucky Birth Coalition

The Home Birth of Oscar

Thank you to Sarah for sharing the 2011 home birth story of Oscar.  Oscar was born at home in Louisville, KY. ———————————– Sarah Reinhart is a mother of five, a doula, a photographer, a writer, a blogger, and a HypnoBirthing instructor.  She has a wonderful way with words, and you will love reading the birth story of her fourth child, Oscar. “Something changed after I spoke those words aloud.  Almost instantly.  Something wonderfully strange.  Something I’ll never forget.  I kept…

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The Home Birth of Scarlett

Thank you to Melissa for sharing the Kentucky home birth of Scarlett.  Scarlett was born in Bowling Green.  Be sure to scroll all the way to the end for a great slideshow! ——————————– As the mother of two boys, I have gotten used to crazy forts, hands-on learning projects, and mud as a part of my everyday life.  I had two brothers myself, and I loved dirty fun as well as dolls and dress up.  My parents raised me with…

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Online Auction 2014 – Call for Donations

The Kentucky Home Birth Coalition is excited to announce our second online fundraising auction November 15 – 22, 2014.  Proceeds from the online auction will provide a major funding source for our advocacy activities during the 2015 Kentucky legislative session.  One of our major goals is to hire a lobbyist to assist in our efforts to pass legislation that would see Kentucky issue licenses to Certified Professional Midwives.  Our 2013 auction was extremely successful and raised over $3,000. As a supporter…

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