I'm originally from Puerto Rico. I'm a mother to two beautiful kids. My first birth experience occurred during COVID time, started at a birth center, and followed at a hospital with interventions, and later suffered postpartum depression. With my second birth experience, I had knowledge and education and experience a redemptive home birth that was very pleasant compared to my first one. But in both I had doubts of my capacity to birth. My midwife, spouse, and mom reminded me I was made to do it. To not give up. To trust the process and surrender to it. To not hold on to fear but rather believe that I was capable and safe, and trust on my support people in that moment. I got a taste of both environments, hospital and home birth. It stirred up a passion for educating mothers on advocating for themselves, knowing their rights, making informed decisions, and owning their birthing process. I love to nurture women, especially if there’s a lack of support. I feel privileged, full of joy and contentment through my service to the mothers and families I serve in KC.