Labor of Love L.A.
Jennifer Buonamassa, LM,CPM

My mother was a Lamaze instructor who taught childbirth classes in our home, surrounding me with the language, rhythm, and wonder of pregnancy and birth from an early age. As the eldest of four siblings and 16 grandchildren, I grew up surrounded by babies, witnessing the magic of new life, and developing a deep-rooted sense of awe and normalcy around the birthing process. When my husband and I began our own journey into parenthood, we immersed ourselves in learning all we could about pregnancy and birth. I was incredibly grateful for the unmedicated births of our sons in 2004 and 2006—both transformative and empowering experiences that had a profound effect on me.

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I explored various creative and administrative paths but found myself longing for a more meaningful way to serve others. My own births lit a spark in me, and that spark grew into a calling. I became a doula and gained extensive experience supporting families birthing in homes, birth centers, and hospitals across Los Angeles. Over time, my passion for this sacred work deepened, and I felt the undeniable pull to expand my knowledge and commitment to birthing families by becoming a midwife.

Through years of study, apprenticeship, and dedication, I graduated from the MEAC-accredited National Midwifery Institute. I am a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) with the North American Registry of Midwives and am a Licensed Midwife (LM) with the Medical Board of California and I am certified in neonatal resuscitation, CPR, and Basic Life Support (BLS). I have had the privilege of supporting hundreds of families on their birthing journey's.

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Becoming a midwife has been one of the greatest honors of my life— and I carry every story, every family, and every birth with gratitude and reverence.