Jennifer Buonamassa
Jennifer Buonamassa
Jennifer Buonamassa
About me
I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, in a vibrant half-Italian, half-Irish family. My mother, a Lamaze instructor, taught childbirth classes in our home, immersing me in the world of pregnancy and childbirth from a young age. As the eldest of four siblings and 16 grandchildren, I was surrounded by babies, which fostered a deep sense of normalcy and wonder around the birthing process. When my husband and I decided to start our own family, we were eager to learn all we could about pregnancy and childbirth. We enthusiastically devoured books and resources on the subject and took childbirth classes. I was elated to have unmedicated births supported by a wonderful doula, and we welcomed our boys into the world in 2004 and 2006. Our family includes two rescue puppies and guinea pig. After exploring various creative and administrative positions, I yearned for a more fulfilling career path. Inspired by my own positive birthing experiences, I became a doula and gained extensive experience supporting births in homes, birth centers, and hospitals throughout the greater Los Angeles area. My passion for this work blossomed, leading me to further my training, education and commitment to birthing families by answering the call to become a midwife. After years of dedication, study, apprenticeship, and skill development, I graduated from the MEAC-accredited National Midwifery Institute. I earned my Certified Professional Midwife credential with the North American Registry of Midwives and am a Licensed Midwife by the Medical Board of California.
Education
National Midwifery Institute (2024)
Certification and training
Current certifications in Neonatal Resuscitation, CPR & BLS, Spinning Babies, (2024)
Memberships and affiliations
North American Registry of Midwives, California Association of Licensed Midwives
Credentials
Specialties
Languages
English
Service introduction
I provide nurturing midwifery care throughout the greater Los Angeles area and the surrounding communities. As your midwife, I am committed to providing evidence-based individualized care. Birth is a profound spiritual journey and a transformational process. My philosophy is simple: you are in charge. You are the expert on your body and your baby. I encourage you to lean into your intuition, listen to your body, and trust the process. The birthing experience you have is deeply connected to your mindset in labor. I honor the mental, physical and spiritual journey that labor brings and focus on mindful prenatal preparation, so that when labor unfolds you can greet each surge with acceptance. In order to do so, it's essential to feel safe, relaxed, and supported. By creating and nurturing a peaceful birthing space, you can relax your mind, ride the waves and connect with your baby. My goal is that when you reflect on your birth, you feel supported, respected, and empowered by the experience. For me, supporting families throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum is truly a labor of love.
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Ratings and reviews
Jennifer is an outstanding Midwife. Her dedication to caring for birthing families is without a doubt her passion and it shows through everything she does, she is beyond gifted. Her attention to detail, autonomy, expertise, and ability to communicate clearly make her unique in this field. She is highly skilled and quick on her toes when needed to be. She will ensure you are fully educated and prepared to give birth on every level - body, soul, and mind. Working with Jennifer as a Doula, I have seen her in many births, and her energy is calm, and serene but also a confident source of wisdom. I would highly recommend Jennifer for you birthing needs.
- Stacey B.
Words feel inadequate to express my gratitude for Jennifer! I don't even know where to begin! She attended my first birth as a doula and my second as a homebirth midwife, and each time her involvement was absolutely fundamental to the success of the birth. She is the epitome of what a birth worker should be – knowledgeable, reliable, friendly, loving, calming, and easy to talk to. Beyond her professional expertise, she possesses a rare ability to create a safe and nurturing environment, allowing me to fully trust the process. Her unwavering support and genuine care transformed what could have been stressful experiences into empowering and beautiful moments. I wholeheartedly recommend Jennifer to anyone seeking a truly exceptional birth experience.
- Rebecca R.
Jennifer is an incredible Midwife. She is a wealth of information and full of compassion. Her Childbirth class is well rounded and very informative. Under Jennifer's care you will walk into your birth with all the information that is needed to feel confident in your journey to becoming parents. Your family would be blessed for hiring her.
- Juli A.
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