Shiloh Birth

09/27/2025

I know it's tough. 🤎 We see you.

08/30/2025

Thank you Kate for what have built and building! You have such a talent for making your dreams a reality. Your strength and persistence is admirable. 🤍

Behind Luma Nova

Kate:

Mentorship has been at the heart of my journey for quite a long time. I was sitting across from brand-new doulas and student midwives, debriefing their first births, walking them through the hard moments, and celebrating the victories. I’ve hired and trained assistants, encouraged students back into school, and held space when the path felt overwhelming. I’ve also learned that trust, collaboration, and growth are built slowly- through shared experiences, honest conversations, and showing up for each other over years.

My love for teaching didn’t begin when I launched Luma Nova. For nearly six years I worked within the New Mexico Doula Association—first as a steering committee member, then as social media manager, and eventually as President. I advocated for doulas at the state level, helped draft legislation to allow Medicaid reimbursement, and coordinated mentorship connections across the region. Training and uplifting others in this field has never been about quick recognition or a trend, it’s been my life’s work.

That’s why Luma Nova exists: not as a new idea , but as the natural continuation of what I’ve always done—mentoring, teaching, and advocating so that rural communities can have strong, compassionate maternal health providers.

The photos are fun. But the real story is what happens behind them: the years of work, the growth of each person, and the deep commitment to building something that lasts.

Luma Nova has always existed in Rural NM.
It just needed a name.

08/29/2025

Doulas! Let’s Work Together

Are you a doula serving families in Southeastern New Mexico?

We are expanding our list of doulas to recommend to the families in our care.

It also makes it easier to keep you in the loop if we have events, trainings, or other ways we can collaborate.

Send us a message to connect!

08/27/2025

08/25/2025

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08/11/2025

Go Leyla!!!

This Awareness Month, we want to introduce you to our dedicated lactation team at Lovelace Regional Hospital! For more information on our lactation services, call 575-625-3395. Telehealth appointments are available, too!

Leyla Salvo has been a registered nurse for more than 15 years. She has cared for patients at Lovelace Regional Hospital for the past nine years and has a background in intensive care, emergency medicine, pediatrics and labor and delivery. Leyla has taught childbirth education classes and earned her Board Certification as a Lactation Consultant. She enjoys providing exceptional care for families in her community and is always looking for ways to support families in reaching their goals.

Leyla states, “My personal experiences with breastfeeding, along with the struggles I witnessed moms have working as a labor and delivery nurse influenced my choice to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Having a knowledgeable and supportive IBCLC to turn to can make all the difference in achieving breastfeeding success. Helping moms meet their goals and thrive alongside their babies is rewarding!”

08/11/2025

Choosing to encapsulate your placenta is a personal decision, and I’m here to make the process smooth, safe, and meaningful for you.

When you book placenta encapsulation with me, here’s what you can expect:
✨ Clear communication — I walk you through every step, from proper storage to pickup instructions, so you always know what to expect.
✨ Safe, professional handling — I follow strict sanitation guidelines and food and blood borne pathogen safety protocols to ensure your placenta is handled with care.
✨ Custom options — Choose from capsules, prints, cord keepsakes, or even tinctures, whatever fits your needs!
✨ Fast turnaround — I will typically contact you for pick-up within 2-3 weeks.
✨ Support from someone who cares — I’m not just a service provider—I’m a doula and birth worker who believes in honoring your postpartum experience!