From the bedside

Why Reclaiming Your Power Will Change the Way You Experience Maternal Wellness

Listen. If you’re reading this, your soul might be searching for something deeper than a standard prenatal checkup. Maybe you’ve felt that tug in your spirit: the one that says... Read more...

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Identifying signs your body is preparing for labor

As we journey through pregnancy, the anticipation of delivery can evoke a mix of emotions—excitement, anxiety, and sometimes uncertainty. For many expectant mothers, particularly within the Black community, understanding the... Read more...

Why Reclaiming Your Crown Will Change the Way You Experience Maternity Care

If you’re reading this? Yours might be too. That quiet, persistent tug in your spirit that says birth is meant to be more than a checked box on a medical... Read more...

The Ultimate Guide to Sacred Wellness: Everything You Need to Honor Your Crown and Legacy

If you’re reading this? Yours might be too. Your heart, I mean. It might be beating with that familiar mix of awe and a little bit of "how am I... Read more...

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Navigating patient advocacy in healthcare settings

As an experienced labor and delivery nurse, I have walked alongside countless women through the pivotal stages of pregnancy, labor, and postpartum recovery. As women—especially Black women—navigate the healthcare system,... Read more...

The Ultimate Guide to Reclaiming Your Crown: Everything You Need to Honor Maternal Health Every Day

Listen close, because I’m about to tell you something the world often forgets to whisper: your transition into parenthood isn’t just a medical event. It’s a coronation. Whether you’re just... Read more...

The Ultimate Guide to Black Maternal Health Week: Everything You Need to Reclaim Your Crown

Honey, pull up a chair. Let’s get real for a second. If you’re reading this, your heart is likely beating for something bigger than just a checklist. You’re here because... Read more...

The Ultimate Guide to Reclaiming Your Crown: Everything You Need for a Sacred Birth Experience

If you’re reading this? Yours might be heavy, but it’s yours. Welcome home. I’m Carla, but most people call me Ms. Carla. I’m a nurse, a mother, a witness to... Read more...

Rituals, Robes, Rest, and Reclamation: 4 Ideas to Honor Your Legacy This Week

It’s Friday, April 17, 2026. As the sun stretches across the sky today, we find ourselves at the closing of Black Maternal Health Week. But let’s be clear, this ain’t... Read more...

Sacred Wellness Matters: Why Ancestral Storytelling is the Heart of Minority Maternal Health

If you’re reading this, honey, you aren't just scrolling through another blog post. You’re stepping into a circle. You’re leaning into a frequency that’s been humming beneath the surface of... Read more...

The Ultimate Guide to Ancestral Birth Wisdom: Reclaiming Your Crown and Your Power

If you’re reading this, you’re likely standing at a threshold. Maybe you’re carrying a life, maybe you’re dreaming of one, or maybe you’re the one holding the space for others... Read more...

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Recognizing informed consent during birth preparation

Hello, beautiful mamas and mamas-to-be! It's Ms. Carla, RN, BSN here from Crowning Legacy, pulling up a chair at the kitchen table to have a real talk about one of... Read more...