From the bedside

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...

The Legacy-Driven Woman’s Guide to Reclaiming Her Crown During Black Maternal Health Week

Listen, if you’re reading this, you probably know what it feels like to carry a weight that isn’t just yours. It’s the weight of the ancestors, the weight of the... Read more...

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Real-world labor and delivery tips from a seasoned nurse

Hello, beautiful souls! As an experienced labor and delivery nurse, I’ve had the privilege of standing alongside countless mothers during their journeys from pregnancy through postpartum. Today, I’m speaking directly... Read more...

Maternal Advocacy Matters: Why Reclaiming Our Narratives is the Ultimate Legacy

Sit with me for a second. Take a deep breath, the kind that reaches all the way down to your ancestors, the kind that fills the hollow spaces we often... Read more...