2024 Legislation Recap

The 2024 legislative session has ended. Read a recap of how things finished for our priority issues.

2024 Legislation Recap

Learn About 2024 Legislation

Read about our 2024 legislation.

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Birth Certificates

Need info on obtaining a birth certificate for a baby born at home? Check here for more.

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Visit Our Etsy Shop

A fun way to support KHBC is through our Etsy shop. Browse the original crochet patterns and craft items.  Are you a crafter? Contact us to donate items to our shop!

Visit Our Etsy Shop

News and Posts

Check out our latest news and blog posts.

Legislation

Learn about our most recent legislation.

Get Involved

Find out how you can help in the effort to license CPMs in Kentucky.

Birth Stories

Read real-life birth stories from Kentucky residents.

Birth Stories

Fall Auction 2020 – Call for Donations

Donations requested by November 14. It is time once again for our most popular fundraiser! Our next online auction will be November 28 through December 5, 2020. Proceeds from the online auction provide a major funding source for our advocacy during the coming year. Because of our work, Kentucky now has 15 Licensed Certified Professional Midwives and counting, and we continue working to pave the way for freestanding birth centers in our state! This is a great opportunity to get…

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Finding a Home Birth Provider in Kentucky

Use the map below to locate a licensed provider attending home births in your area.  The providers listed here are licensed in Kentucky or in the process of becoming licensed. There may be other non-licensed providers in your area who are not listed. To find additional providers, you will need to speak with individuals in your area as word of mouth and personal recommendations are the best way to find other providers. A few online resources are listed below the…

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Obtaining a Birth Certificate & Social Security Card for Home Birth Babies

Updated September 12, 2020 Obtaining a birth certificate and social security number for your born at home baby is usually a simple process. In Kentucky, as of July 15, 2020 this process is completed through the state Office of Vital Statistics in Frankfort. Prior to this date, it was completed in each county through the Vital Statistics Registrar at the county health department. If your birth was attended by a licensed provider such as an LCPM, CNM, or a physician,…

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