Mary Kathryn

Inaugural CPM Advisory Council Appointed

Senate Bill 84, now enacted into law, called for the creating of a Certified Professional Midwives Advisory Council under the Kentucky Board of Nursing. On August 8, members of the Kentucky Board of Nursing voted on appointees to the Council. Selections were made from among names of interested individuals who had expressed interest in serving. The appointees are as follows:Elizabeth Regan, CPM- Certified Professional Midwife MemberJenny Fardink, CPM- Certified Professional Midwife MemberMeghan Nowland, CPM- Certified Professional Midwife MemberSara Ferguson, APRN,…

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The Kentucky Home Birth Coalition will continue the fight for midwifery in Kentucky in 2019, and we need your help!

What Is Lobby Day and Why Is It Important? Every year, KHBC plans a “Lobby Day” in which supporters from all across Kentucky meet collectively in Frankfort on one designated day to speak with their legislators about home birth midwifery. This year, our date is February 13, 2019. This organized effort and unified show of support communicates to our Senators and Representatives that midwifery is, in fact, a crucial issue in Kentucky. This is your chance to share your story…

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