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

Meet Our Volunteers: Mary

  My name is Mary Lynn Duke.  I grew up in Owensboro, Ky and currently reside in Scottsville, KY with my husband Les Brown.  We live on Brown Farms where we tend to cows, pigs, and our chemical free produce.  I also work part time as a courier, mow yards for family, and I am a Placenta Encapsulation Specialist through Placenta Benefits.  I am working towards certification as a Lamaze childbirth educator so that I can help educate the women of Southern KY on their birthing options. Currently I assist…

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A Home Birth in Owensboro

Thank you to Amy for sharing this lovely story of the 2013 home birth of her baby girl in Owensboro, Kentucky. ———- I had been having irregular contractions on and off for a few weeks. Every night around suppertime I played the immortal game of “Is it, or isn’t it?” So on the day of my 40 week prenatal appointment I was burning with curiosity to see if I had made any progress. When the midwife checked me, she excitedly informed…

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