Mary Kathryn

First Annual Kentucky Birth Summit, a fundraiser for KHBC, a success!

June 2, 2016

by Victoria Wilson Surrounded by midwives, nurses, doulas, childbirth educators, and mothers I noticed the atmosphere felt decidedly woman-centric. And right. Why had we gathered? On a cool May evening, nationally known birth experiences and local treasures Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN, APRN and Cristen Pascucci hosted a group of about thirty for the first annual Kentucky Birth Summit to hear board-certified continuing education lectures on Group B Strep, PROM, Newborn Procedures, and the Legal Rights of Childbearing Families. Hosted by…

Donate to our Virtual Yard Sale

April 8, 2016

Mary Kathryn

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Did you find some gently used items during your spring cleaning that you need to get out of your house or garage? Donate to Kentucky Home Birth Coalition’s virtual yard sale and help our efforts to license Certified Professional Midwives in KY. For those of you in Louisville, if you have gently used items you’d like to donate to a great cause, a KHBC volunteer is collecting good quality items for an ongoing virtual yard sale. Items we are accepting…

House Health & Welfare Hearing Recap

March 17, 2016

Mary Kathryn

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Our house bill, HB 578, was before the House Health & Welfare Committee today. We were anticipating a vote, but late yesterday afternoon our bill was modified to being heard for “discussion only” today, meaning no vote was taken. We had great turnout from supporters from across the state, and legislators took notice! There were many positive comments. You can watch the testimony from today here starting at 1:08:14.