I started my journey into the medical field 12 years ago when I became a medical assistant, I have dedicated the past 7 years to working in the Reproductive endocrinology field as an IVF coordinator working closely with families/ individuals starting their families through natural ovulation cycles, IUI (Intrauterine insemination), IVF ( In vitro fertilization), FET ( Frozen embryo Transfer). I took my first doula training with DONA International and decided to take a deeper dive with a 6-month doula training. I then began my lactation consultant journey pathway 3 and started working with Breastfeed LA the breastfeeding task force for Los Angeles, I had the honor of working closely with the clinical director as their TA in our Lactation education cohorts. I had the great honor to complete a part of my clinical hours at Eisner Women's Health a community clinic in downtown LA partnered with California and MLK Hospital. Currently, I am a Midwife resident at Mind Body Birth and Wellness Center where I am working closely with my preceptor and other student midwives in the heart of downtown LA providing safe-centered midwifery care. I am enrolled in Midwives College of Utah for my Bachelor of Science in Midwifery.
The journey into parenthood is a sacred one, filled with joy and deep transformation. It's an honor to be able to witness the strength and courage of birthing people as they embrace this incredible experience. Empowering the birthing person and their family during one of the most meaningful and significant moments of their lives is something I will always cherish.
As an indigenous birthkeeper, I am passionate about bringing my cultural values and ancestral traditional practices and weaving them into my offerings. I recognize the importance of providing comprehensive care for birthing folks during pregnancy, labor, postpartum recovery, and breast/chestfeeding stages – all while being respectful of each family’s individual needs.
This is a safe space for my BIPOC + LGBTQIA Family
Hi Folks, thank you for being here!
I reside in Tongva Land known as Los Angeles. I am first generation my mother is from Guatemala and my father is from El Salvador we are descendants of the Maya people. I am a mother, daughter, partner, full-spectrum traditional birth worker, placenta encapsulator, certified lactation educator, lactation consultant student, IVF coordinator, aspiring Midwife, & founder of Sabiduría Birth and Lactation services.
My passion for reproductive rights and advocacy for birthing folks and babies was ignited when I became a mother at the age of 16. My birth experience was one that I will remember forever not just because it was the day I met my son but also because of how traumatic it was, this experience was the fire that ignited my purpose. I am a believer that all happens for a reason and that I had to face these things so that I could answer the calling of Midwifery.
“Sabiduría: in Spanish means wisdom, knowledge, learning and understanding, not only of oneself but also of others. It means using knowledge and understanding to attain balance, health, wellness, to reach goals and help others to do the same. Sabiduría states that healing and spiritual development are interconnected, that people can live life with meaning and purpose, that illness offers an opening for integration and personal growth and that life setbacks are opportunities for growth and self-improvement." (Ruiz, 1997, Comas-Diaz, 2010)
Sumis Touch Doula Training 2018
DONA International Training 2018
Certified Lactation Educator (Breastfeed LA LES I/ LESII 2020 )
Spinning Babies 2 day workshop - Bianca Tema Mercado LM, CPM 2022
Basic Life Support American Heart Association 2022
NRP Training - Michele Kazmier CNM,MS AAP Instructor Mentor 2023
Placenta Encapsulation Luceru Healings 2022
Medical Assistant IVF coordinator 2017-present
Currently enrolled in Midwives College of Utah for my Bachelor of Science in Midwifery