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…

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…

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…