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 Birth of Liliana

Thank you to Erin for sharing this lovely story of the 2010 home birth of Liliana in Louisville, Kentucky. ———- My 3rd daughter was born on a Wednesday morning, on the 25th of August 2010. For those doing the math, she came at 41 weeks gestation. Her birth story, however, begins a looooong 4 weeks before. I had a fantastic pregnancy. I felt amazing (other than the 23 weeks of “morning sickness” but that’s my normal, so whatever). I spent June…

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Hello baby

Share Your Kentucky Home Birth Story

Have you had a home birth in Kentucky?  If the answer is yes, then you can help us put a face on home birth in Kentucky. We are starting a series on our blog featuring birth stories and photos from real Kentucky families.  Not only is it important to share our birth stories, but it is especially important that we share our stories of babies born at home in Kentucky.  The more we talk about and share our experiences, the…

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Volunteers in Frankfort

When we say we can’t do this without you, we mean it!

Thank you for believing in the mission of the Kentucky Home Birth Coalition.  Citizens like you from all around the Commonwealth are passionate about ensuring families have access to licensed midwives.  You ARE the Kentucky Home Birth Coalition. During the past year you may have given your support by contacting or meeting with your state legislators, hosting regional meetings, signing our petition, sharing posts on Facebook, or traveling to Frankfort. To continue working on your behalf, KHBC needs your support through a financial contribution.…

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