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

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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Give $5 on 5/5! International Day of the Midwife

Monday, May 5 is International Day of the Midwife.  The International Confederation of Midwives, who champions this day each year, says that “the International Day of the Midwife engages stakeholders across the world with local activities of midwives associations as well as a virtual campaign advocating for investment in midwives and midwifery globally resulting in the wellbeing of mothers and newborns.” What better way to celebrate International Day of the Midwife than with a contribution to the Kentucky Home Birth Coalition? So…

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