Our Origin Story

Kimberly and Allegra first met at a birth center in Los Angeles in 2010. Allegra was a volunteer and aspiring midwife and Kimberly was the director of lactation and childbirth education. The moment they met they had a deep affinity for each other. They have supported each other in their individual births and have a deep sisterhood rooted in love for each other and the clients they serve together. Kimberly welcomed her 6th and last baby in 2011, Allegra was there when Kimberly became a grandmother in 2012, Kimberly was there when Allegra became a mother in 2015. They have an interwoven relationship between mutual mentorship and upliftment. They are both Libras born in the same month- they find balance in their partnerships. Kindred Space LA was born in 2018 in response to the black maternity health crisis effecting black birthing people in this country. The Kindred Space LA Birthing center was born in 2020.