Malaya Midwifery

What a great way to start the day guest speaking at @drcristinarose gender studies class. I briefly talked about body autonomy, pleasure anatomy, reproductive justice, choice health care, choices in childbirth and dismantling gender binary. It’s was fun to be in the 310 with mostly poc class with varying experiences talking about their body. It reminded me how much deeper we can collectively dive into conversation of each of these topics. When did you first learn about your body? What did you take away from sex ed? Who taught your sex ed class? How does power and privilege play a role in what you were taught? Thank you @wms_csudh for having me. #malayabirthmovement #pilipinxmidwife #sexeducation #smashthegenderbinary #reproductivejustice

I’m excited to offer childbirth education this month and one in November. Please DM if you want the link to sign up. This is your pregnancy and birth journey become aware of options, coping techniques, and skills to be an informed participant in the process. We will cover anatomy and physiology, birth options, breathe work and movement in this 1 day course.

Exciting repost from @solandrootsdoula !!! Excited they will be in the office. *New offering that I will be hosting in Long Beach at @malayamidwifery office every 1st & 3rd Tuesday.* Lactation is one of my biggest passions, I love training & teaching about it, I love learning about the anatomy/ physiology/& newly discovered benefits, and I LOVE doing hands on lactation support for my clients! So I’m really excited to be able to expand this offering & my knowledge to the community! Please share & support this heart offering #lactation #lactationeducation #lactationeducationspecialist #certifiedlactationeducator #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #chestfeedingsupport #breastfeedingsupport #breastfeedingeducation #supportgroup #community #solandrootsdoula #longbeach

Exciting repost from @solandrootsdoula !!! Excited they will be in the office. *New offering that I will be hosting in Long Beach at @malayamidwifery office every 1st & 3rd Tuesday.* Lactation is one of my biggest passions, I love training & teaching about it, I love learning about the anatomy/ physiology/& newly discovered benefits, and I LOVE doing hands on lactation support for my clients! So I’m really excited to be able to expand this offering & my knowledge to the community! Please share & support this heart offering #lactation #lactationeducation #lactationeducationspecialist #certifiedlactationeducator #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #chestfeedingsupport #breastfeedingsupport #breastfeedingeducation #supportgroup #community #solandrootsdoula #longbeach

Exciting repost from @solandrootsdoula !!! Excited they will be in the office. *New offering that I will be hosting in Long Beach at @malayamidwifery office every 1st & 3rd Tuesday.* Lactation is one of my biggest passions, I love training & teaching about it, I love learning about the anatomy/ physiology/& newly discovered benefits, and I LOVE doing hands on lactation support for my clients! So I’m really excited to be able to expand this offering & my knowledge to the community! Please share & support this heart offering #lactation #lactationeducation #lactationeducationspecialist #certifiedlactationeducator #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #chestfeedingsupport #breastfeedingsupport #breastfeedingeducation #supportgroup #community #solandrootsdoula #longbeach

This post is about #infantloss and the selflessness of a family. On this day 2 years ago a dear community member was in labor and her son would be born entering the world. This was a different story. His nanay (mother) gestated him to term, Tatay (father) was awaiting him lovingly, his kuyas ( big brothers) were ready to receive him. There was a 50/50 chance he would be able to stay. On that day, I witnessed the courage and unconditional love of a family. Malachi...te Eclipse was born into this world his time was brief. I remember the presence in his eyes, his strong spirit and knowing that he would be limitless as a spirit guide. His family was able to offer him tenderness, hold him, and release him into the realm of ancestors. He has been a profound teacher to all of us. I want honor him and this family for allowing me to support them. As important as it is to be able to have informed care to make medical decisions, to be treated with dignity and kindness in birth it is equally a valued in loss. Thank you Malachite Eclipse for continuing to support your family. It might be the assumption that being a midwife is about loving birth. I do love birth. As a midwife I support families through the cycle of life, in birth and transition. Sometimes it seems like society has been taught to fear birth as much as they fear death. Maybe we can all find ways to show up for community and be present in the most challenging moments. That is where the healing and lessons live. #malachiteeclipse #saytheirnames #honoringloss #bituin #honoringfamilies #ancestralguidance #pregnancyandinfantlosssupport #bereavedparents #nanaygrief #dadsgrievetoo #lifeafterloss #unconditionallove #healing See more

Respect Postpartum! Respect Rest! It’s pupping seasons, seal pups like human pups and parents take 4-6 weeks to rest, recover and nurse. It’s ok to rest. There are signs all over @pointlobosstatenaturalreserve to respect Pupping Season. #fourthtrimester #RespectPostpartum #restdontrush

Welcome little one. This ones parent said , I was encouraged today by realizing your wholistic and genuine care, not just for mom/ birthing parent, but for our family What an affirming compliment from dad. It takes a village to raise a child and each member deserves support as they navigate the changes. I’m honored to offer care, resources, and education.

Happy International LBTwomens Day! Being a midwife i get to see the power of families who want to be educated, who want to be part of their care, and most importantly want to experience the possibilities of their strength. I aim to celebrate women and all birthing people because not all birthing individuals identify as women. Midwifey @larosamidwifery celebrated by welcoming a new baby this morning. (That is accidental matching.) by @patchjouli_ #pilipinxmidwife #internationalLBTwomensday #inclusivemidwifery

Successful home birth after cesarean #hbac! Choosing a Certified professional midwife for care through pregnancy and the birth has resulted in 87% success rate in Vaginal Birth after 1 cesarean. There is a time in labor when the intensity seems impossible to overcome. This family is strong father nourished with food and fresh juices, mama navigated doubt, exhaustion and her strength, and big brother was our birth photographer. Place of birth is never guaranteed, I am proud to offer comprehensive care for healthy low-risk families which in this moment resulted in Victory! Yes that’s my smile seconds after birth. Can it get any bigger? Congratulations to this family! #pilipinxmidwife #scrubsandtsinelas #vbac #hbac #manastats

This Monday I’ll be part of #DebunkingtheTurkeyBaster . We will be having a conversation about family planning and conception options. I will be talking about IUI in Home option and more. This will not be a time for individual counseling. It is a time to celebrate LGBTQ families and individuals/partnerships who are preparing to raise a little one in their loving home and want to know where to start. Queer and Trans individuals are not infertile when sperm is not readily ava...ilable. As a provider I strive to honor the sacred intimacy of conception for all individuals/families. Anyways if we need more technology there is plenty out there. I can’t explain how excited I am to be doing this with @sassyharksun who co-envisioned this workshop and made it all possible @genderjusticela thank you for offering the space and your facilitation skills. Bonus**** @satrangsocal will be offering legal information for families interested in adoption and surrogacy. Check it out & please help us spread the word! #trans #gnc #twospirit #queer #reproductivejustice #GJLA #malayamidwifery. Special thanks to Sarah for making this collaboration/workshop possible! #trans #gnc #twospirit #queer #reproductivejustice #GJLA #malayamidwifery #qtpocmidwife See more

A local friend @southbay_cpr will basic life support in @malayamidwifery office. If you are interested. Please email [email protected].

Hey FB! Do you have extra resources and want to support a family today? Did your lunch date cancel? Looking for an act of kindness to do today? Please consider reading this family story via Mealtrain.com if you can send them a meal via grub hub, Uber eats. Thank you.

What a great way to start the day guest speaking at @drcristinarose gender studies class. I briefly talked about body autonomy, pleasure anatomy, reproductive justice, choice health care, choices in childbirth and dismantling gender binary. It’s was fun to be in the 310 with mostly poc class with varying experiences talking about their body. It reminded me how much deeper we can collectively dive into conversation of each of these topics. When did you first learn about your body? What did you take away from sex ed? Who taught your sex ed class? How does power and privilege play a role in what you were taught? Thank you @wms_csudh for having me. #malayabirthmovement #pilipinxmidwife #sexeducation #smashthegenderbinary #reproductivejustice

I’m excited to offer childbirth education this month and one in November. Please DM if you want the link to sign up. This is your pregnancy and birth journey become aware of options, coping techniques, and skills to be an informed participant in the process. We will cover anatomy and physiology, birth options, breathe work and movement in this 1 day course.

Exciting repost from @solandrootsdoula !!! Excited they will be in the office. *New offering that I will be hosting in Long Beach at @malayamidwifery office every 1st & 3rd Tuesday.* Lactation is one of my biggest passions, I love training & teaching about it, I love learning about the anatomy/ physiology/& newly discovered benefits, and I LOVE doing hands on lactation support for my clients! So I’m really excited to be able to expand this offering & my knowledge to the community! Please share & support this heart offering #lactation #lactationeducation #lactationeducationspecialist #certifiedlactationeducator #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #chestfeedingsupport #breastfeedingsupport #breastfeedingeducation #supportgroup #community #solandrootsdoula #longbeach

This post is about #infantloss and the selflessness of a family. On this day 2 years ago a dear community member was in labor and her son would be born entering the world. This was a different story. His nanay (mother) gestated him to term, Tatay (father) was awaiting him lovingly, his kuyas ( big brothers) were ready to receive him. There was a 50/50 chance he would be able to stay. On that day, I witnessed the courage and unconditional love of a family. Malachi...te Eclipse was born into this world his time was brief. I remember the presence in his eyes, his strong spirit and knowing that he would be limitless as a spirit guide. His family was able to offer him tenderness, hold him, and release him into the realm of ancestors. He has been a profound teacher to all of us. I want honor him and this family for allowing me to support them. As important as it is to be able to have informed care to make medical decisions, to be treated with dignity and kindness in birth it is equally a valued in loss. Thank you Malachite Eclipse for continuing to support your family. It might be the assumption that being a midwife is about loving birth. I do love birth. As a midwife I support families through the cycle of life, in birth and transition. Sometimes it seems like society has been taught to fear birth as much as they fear death. Maybe we can all find ways to show up for community and be present in the most challenging moments. That is where the healing and lessons live. #malachiteeclipse #saytheirnames #honoringloss #bituin #honoringfamilies #ancestralguidance #pregnancyandinfantlosssupport #bereavedparents #nanaygrief #dadsgrievetoo #lifeafterloss #unconditionallove #healing See more

#Repost @larosamidwifery with @get_repost Black women are 3-4 times more likely to experience a pregnancy-related death than white women. Black women’s heightened risk of pregnancy-related death spans income and education levels, this is unacceptable. Honor Black Maternal Health Week by decreasing the impact of racism on the health of Black mothers and babies. Your financial support will increase the # of culturally matched Midwives, a proven strategy for supporting thrivi...ng black and brown families. The Jumpstart program is by and for POC please check the link in my bio for more info and to support this cause. #BMHW19 #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #HumanRights #pregnancy #MidwivesofColor #StudentMidwivesofColor #BlackLivesMatter #CaliforniaAssociationofLicensedMidwives #JumpstartProgram See more

Respect Postpartum! Respect Rest! It’s pupping seasons, seal pups like human pups and parents take 4-6 weeks to rest, recover and nurse. It’s ok to rest. There are signs all over @pointlobosstatenaturalreserve to respect Pupping Season. #fourthtrimester #RespectPostpartum #restdontrush

Welcome little one. This ones parent said , I was encouraged today by realizing your wholistic and genuine care, not just for mom/ birthing parent, but for our family What an affirming compliment from dad. It takes a village to raise a child and each member deserves support as they navigate the changes. I’m honored to offer care, resources, and education.

Happy International LBTwomens Day! Being a midwife i get to see the power of families who want to be educated, who want to be part of their care, and most importantly want to experience the possibilities of their strength. I aim to celebrate women and all birthing people because not all birthing individuals identify as women. Midwifey @larosamidwifery celebrated by welcoming a new baby this morning. (That is accidental matching.) by @patchjouli_ #pilipinxmidwife #internationalLBTwomensday #inclusivemidwifery

Successful home birth after cesarean #hbac! Choosing a Certified professional midwife for care through pregnancy and the birth has resulted in 87% success rate in Vaginal Birth after 1 cesarean. There is a time in labor when the intensity seems impossible to overcome. This family is strong father nourished with food and fresh juices, mama navigated doubt, exhaustion and her strength, and big brother was our birth photographer. Place of birth is never guaranteed, I am proud to offer comprehensive care for healthy low-risk families which in this moment resulted in Victory! Yes that’s my smile seconds after birth. Can it get any bigger? Congratulations to this family! #pilipinxmidwife #scrubsandtsinelas #vbac #hbac #manastats

This Monday I’ll be part of #DebunkingtheTurkeyBaster . We will be having a conversation about family planning and conception options. I will be talking about IUI in Home option and more. This will not be a time for individual counseling. It is a time to celebrate LGBTQ families and individuals/partnerships who are preparing to raise a little one in their loving home and want to know where to start. Queer and Trans individuals are not infertile when sperm is not readily ava...ilable. As a provider I strive to honor the sacred intimacy of conception for all individuals/families. Anyways if we need more technology there is plenty out there. I can’t explain how excited I am to be doing this with @sassyharksun who co-envisioned this workshop and made it all possible @genderjusticela thank you for offering the space and your facilitation skills. Bonus**** @satrangsocal will be offering legal information for families interested in adoption and surrogacy. Check it out & please help us spread the word! #trans #gnc #twospirit #queer #reproductivejustice #GJLA #malayamidwifery. Special thanks to Sarah for making this collaboration/workshop possible! #trans #gnc #twospirit #queer #reproductivejustice #GJLA #malayamidwifery #qtpocmidwife See more

A local friend @southbay_cpr will basic life support in @malayamidwifery office. If you are interested. Please email [email protected].