Meet Our Volunteers: Jennifer

My name is Jennifer Olliges. I was born and raised in Louisville, KY, where I currently live with my partner and our three girls, two of which were born at home. Right now I am grateful to be able to be at home with my children, doing things I love like baking, cooking, gardening, hiking and teaching my girls about the slow, simple, joyful things in life. I received my midwifery education in El Paso, TX, and after meeting my man…

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Meet Our Volunteers: Kelli

I’m Kelli Haywood a mother of three daughters from the mountains of southeastern Kentucky and a KHBC volunteer.  My third daughter was born at home almost a year ago now.  My journey to homebirth was a long one.  When I became pregnant the first time, I knew I wanted the care of a midwife.  I had been a support person for my sister’s unmedicated childbirth attended by a certified nurse midwife in the hospital.  It was so empowering for my…

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Meet Our Volunteers: Mary

  My name is Mary Lynn Duke.  I grew up in Owensboro, Ky and currently reside in Scottsville, KY with my husband Les Brown.  We live on Brown Farms where we tend to cows, pigs, and our chemical free produce.  I also work part time as a courier, mow yards for family, and I am a Placenta Encapsulation Specialist through Placenta Benefits.  I am working towards certification as a Lamaze childbirth educator so that I can help educate the women of Southern KY on their birthing options. Currently I assist…

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