FirstLove Midwifery & Doula Care

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FirstLove Midwifery & Doula Care

Offering Midwifery care, home birth, & water birth.

Serving Los Angeles & Orange County: Compton, Inglewood, Long Beach, Torrance, Carson, Redondo Beach, Whittier, Huntington Beach, Anaheim, Orange

10/27/2025

💗Cup filled all the way up!
What a beautiful day it was catching up with so many sweet families and seeing all the babies growing so big—some I haven’t seen since birth!

Someone asked me today, “Do you remember each birth you attend ?”

The answer is yes—absolutely. I remember something special about every single birth. Even from my early days as a student, each baby I’ve had the honor of catching holds a unique place in my heart. I may not recall every little detail, but there’s always something distinct about each birth that stays with me forever.

I was recently gifted a journal with prompts about my life, and after a day like today, I think I might start writing about these births—the journeys I get to witness and the moments that touch my heart so deeply. There’s truly nothing else like it.

So again, thank you, thank you, thank you to all the families who have trusted me to walk this journey with you. I am humbly honored and endlessly grateful to be invited into such sacred moments. Without you, I couldn’t do this incredible work that fills my heart so completely. ❤️

XOXO
Forever your Midwife!

PS. next year, I think I need to hire a photographer to make sure I get pictures with all the families. 🤦🏽‍♀️ I’m not the best at that.

09/25/2025

🍯 GESTATIONAL DIABETES SCREENING

Around 24–28 weeks of pregnancy, clients are offered glucose testing to check how the body processes sugar. This helps screen for gestational diabetes (GDM)— a temporary form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy when hormones make insulin less effective, causing higher blood sugar levels. Risk factors like family history, previous gestational diabetes, certain ethnic backgrounds, or higher weight can increase the chance of developing GDM. Still, it can occur without any risk factors since pregnancy hormones can naturally affect insulin—making routine screening important for everyone.

Gestational diabetes (GDM) can increase the risk of complications, including high birth weight, preterm birth, and unstable blood sugars in the newborn. If GDM is not well controlled and requires medication, it may affect eligibility for home birth. The good news is that with early detection, most people are able to manage GDM successfully through nutrition and lifestyle support.

Traditionally, this test involves drinking a highly processed glucose solution full of dyes and preservatives. But did you know there are alternative options? One option I love to offer is

✨ The Fresh Test is an FDA-registered option that uses clean ingredients (non-GMO glucose, organic lemon, and mint). Many families appreciate it as a more natural choice without dyes, preservatives, or additives.

09/06/2025

🗓️It’s that time again, save the date!

First Love Midwifery’s
4th Annual Family Fall Gathering

Would love to see everyone past, present, & future families of FLM! Even if you are not a client, but want to learn more about Midwifery care & homebirth, join us! Please message me to RSVP & exact location.

09/05/2025

✨ Did you know midwives can order and interpret your prenatal labs?🩸From routine blood counts & first-trimester genetic to glucose & GBS screening— and yes, we can even draw your labs right at home for an stress-free experience.

⁉️ Fun fact: not all prenatal tests are required. Many are strongly recommended because they give us helpful insights into you and your baby’s health, but most remain optional and based on informed choice. (We’ll dive deeper into that in another post! 😜)

Your midwife is here to walk you through your options, share resources, discuss risks and benefits, and support informed decision-making every step of the way. 💛

08/29/2025

🗓️ When was your last PAP smear?

Let’s be real—Pap smears aren’t exactly anyone’s favorite appointment. They can be uncomfortable and a little awkward, but they are so important for your long-term reproductive health.

🔬🧪 A Pap smear is a screening that collects cells from the cervix to check for precancerous or cancerous changes. Detecting early changes in cervical cells allows timely care and may reduce cancer risk.

Current CDC/ACOG guidelines (for people with no history of abnormal Pap results, abnormal HPV, cervical cancer, HIV, or immune suppression) recommend:
✅ Ages 21–29: Every 3 years
✅ Ages 30–65: Every 5 years

As midwives, our care goes far beyond pregnancy and birth. We provide comprehensive well-woman (person) care, including Pap smears, breast exams, and reproductive health support. Imagine receiving this care in the comfort of your own home—your visit can be more than just a “procedure”. It’s an opportunity to discuss menstrual cycles, hormones, fertility, and overall wellness.

📅 If you’re due for your Pap smear, this is your reminder!
💌 Reach out to schedule your well-woman (person) exam with your midwife.

08/25/2025

It’s a rare treat to gather with fellow midwives outside of the birth space!

Some of my favorite OC midwives—grateful for the support, wisdom, & the beautiful community we’ve built together.
blessings.midwifery .midwifery

08/19/2025

This is 39! ✨

What a decade it has been. I’ve spent my entire 30s serving women & families—work that has been so fulfilling, humbling, and transformative. I never grew up knowing exactly what I wanted to do, but this journey has led me right where I belong. I’ve learned so much about women, about life, and about myself—my strengths, my limits, and everything in between.

Here’s to my last trip around the sun in my 30s 🥂 Excited to see what my 40s have in store- embracing the white hair, wrinkles, backaches and all! 🫣😜🎉

07/08/2025

✨ I’m back on call & ready to welcome all the beautiful end-of-summer & fall babies earth-side! ✨

Prioritizing time off-call from birth work is essential — it gives me the chance to enjoy uninterrupted family time, step away from my phone (well, mostly), & recharge so I can continue showing up as the midwife you deserve!

After some much-needed time off to rest, recharge, & celebrate my parents’ 50th anniversary with my family (so special!), my cup is full & my heart is ready for all the bellies & babies!

Now booking:
📆 A few spots left for Fall/Winter 2025
📆 Now accepting 2026 home birth clients

If you’re curious about midwifery care and home birth, I’d love to connect and share more.

06/19/2025

There are moments when I pause and think, Is this really my “job”?

Because midwifery is so much more than work—it’s a calling. It’s not something I clock in and out of. It’s woven into who I am—heart, mind, body, and soul.

Supporting families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and even loss is sacred. It’s intimate, raw, transformative. And every time I’m invited into that space, I feel deeply honored.

Each mother, each baby, each family I serve stays with me. They become a part of my story, just as I briefly become a part of theirs.

When I see photos or videos of myself “working,” I’m always struck by the same thought: What an incredible gift it is to do this—to witness life beginning, to hold space, to serve with love.

Thank you thank you thank you!

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day!

Thankful to be able to celebrate this day.
Thankful to be able to celebrate my own mother.
Thankful to be able to support women during their journey into motherhood.

Wishing all the amazing mamas out there a beautiful day full of love & celebration. 💕

01/02/2025

Happy New Year & I hope everyone had a beautiful holiday. I’m back (almost) from much needed time off and ready for 2025!

What a beautiful year it has been! I had the honor of meeting so many new families this year as well as witnessing 2 returning clients grow their families 💕 thank you thank you thank to all the beautiful families who have invited me on their journey!

Looking forward to meeting new families & all the sweet babes in 2025! If you are interested in homebirth, please reach out would love to chat and answer any questions you have!

Forever your midwife,
Kim

11/29/2024

THANKFUL.GRATEFUL.BLESSED

Happiest Thanksgiving from my family to yours! Thankful for all the families I have crossed paths with & have entrusted me on their journey into parenthood.

Thank you thank you thank you!

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