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Is home birth legal in Kentucky?

One question we are frequently asked is whether or not it is legal to have a home birth in Kentucky. The short answer is YES, it is legal to have a home birth in Kentucky.  There are no laws in Kentucky that specify where a baby can or cannot be born. We’ve all seen a news story where a baby is born on the side of the road while on the way to the hospital (or some similar story). It…

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Making Headlines

Did you happen to catch the cover of Louisville’s LEO the week of May 6th?                   “The midwives described their practice as a partnership that empowers women to make the best decisions for themselves and their families. When asked why a woman should choose a midwife-assisted birth over a hospital, physician-assisted birth, Aundria responded, “The research across the board says midwives are cheaper, we have better outcomes, and we use fewer interventions.…

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

Tuesday, 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 well-being 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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