“Black Midwives & Pelvic Floor Therapists” with Embolden Conversations!

Birth Workers of many times have been supporting births long before Western medicine was introduced. In the wake of gaping disparities in maternal and infant mortality rates for Black birthing families, many people are seeking more birth options that require fewer interventions and more communication.

For years Black birthworkers throughout LA have been standing up for organizations and operations to be a solution in the wake of this crisis. In this episode, Amber bolden sits with Founding midwife, Kimberly Durdin and introduces the work of some of the community change-makers who are doing this important work.

“Kindred Space LA is an Oasis of Black Motherhood and Birth”

“Based out of Los Angeles, California, Kindred Space LA has worked for years to provide top-notch prenatal to post-partum care for mothers, preparing them for the precious steps into motherhood. From birthing to post-partum care patients are more than care for in founder and certified midwife Kimberly Durdin's hands.”

The Grio | BlackMade

“It’s a Beautiful Morning to Change the World.”

Claremont Courier's coverage of the ‘Midwifery is Public Health’ conference at Pitzer College April 28th, 2023

Kindred Space LA Featured On Business Insider!

“These co-founders are giving parents-to-be an alternative option to traditional hospital care by addressing the system inadequacies for people of color.”

Alexandra York · Feb 22, 2023

Bonnie Boswell Reports

“Saving Moms”

Boswell’s latest conversation with leading experts examines why groups of women disproportionately experience higher mortality rates related to pregnancy and childbirth in the country. Boswell addresses disparities and contributing factors that result in poor health outcomes for mothers and babies as well as ways local public health professionals are combatting the national crisis.