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

Fall Auction 2023: Nov 11-18

Donations requested by November 3. It is time once again for our most popular fundraiser! Our next online auction will be November 11-18, 2023. Proceeds from the online auction provide a major funding source for our advocacy during the coming year. Because of our work, Kentucky now has issued 34 Certified Professional Midwife licenses and counting, and we continue working to pave the way for freestanding birth centers and Medicaid coverage for LCPMs in our state. This is a great…

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Action Alert – Week of Feb. 26

Here is your assignment for the week of Feb. 26, 2023. If you would like to come to Frankfort to meet with your legislators, please contact us at info@kentuckybirth.org and we can help arrange the meetings. Calling Each weekday Call the LRC Message Line at 800-372-7181 Ask to leave a message for your Senator: “Vote YES for SB 67. Kentucky needs birth centers.” On the same call, ask to leave a message for Senators Stivers, Givens, and Thayer: “Please bring…

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Action Alert – Week of Feb. 12

Here is your assignment for the week of Feb. 12, 2023. Calling Each weekday, call the LRC Message Line at 800-372-7181 Ask to leave a message for the entire HOUSE Licensing & Occupations Committee: “Vote YES on HB 129. Kentucky needs freestanding birth centers.” On the same call, ask to leave a message for your Representative: “Vote YES on HB129 and HB54.” On the same call, ask to leave a message for the entire SENATE Licensing & Occupations Committee: “Vote…

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