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!

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News and Posts

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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 Jaime

Thanks to Ginny for sharing her 2010 Kentucky home birth of Jaime.  This birth took place in Upton, KY. ———————————————— 42w5d had me a very cranky woman… bedtime couldn’t come fast enough, but before climbing in bed I had this tiny little gush – So to top off my day I’m loosing control of my bladder.  Last few days I’d had quite a bit of mucous, and more noticeable contractions at night, so I put a pad on to keep…

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The birth of Shay

The Home Birth of Shay

Thanks to Jennifer for sharing the November 2013 Kentucky home birth story of Shay.  Shay was born in Louisville, KY.  The entire story is on Jennifer’s blog, so click on over there to read the full story and see some wonderful photos. “I kept asking my midwife, “How do I know when to push?”  She said my body would let me know. I hated that answer. I wanted something definite.  I was tired of hearing, “your body will know what to…

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The Home Birth of Vada

Thanks to Alicia for sharing the 2011 Kentucky home birth story of Vada.  Vada was born in Lexington, KY. ___________________________________ We had a wonderful home birth experience. In 2011, my daughter Vada was born with a midwife and doula assisting the birth. I am a professor at the University of Kentucky and researching the pros and cons of every topic is in my nature, particularly when it comes to such an important decision as the birth of our child. After…

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