Voices & Views
Keep reading to access powerful perspectives, essential resources, and transformative discussions.
We’re excited to share a new space for learning, connection, and empowerment—the Birthing the Magic Collaborative Blog: Voices & Views.
This platform features insights from guest experts who bring deep knowledge and lived experience to the topics that matter most to Black birthing people.
From navigating pregnancy and postpartum care to understanding health disparities and advocating for better outcomes, our contributors will highlight crucial issues affecting our community.
Expect science-backed, culturally relevant, and accessible information designed to support, uplift, and spark meaningful conversations.
Finding Calm Amidst the Chaos
Life moves fast, and for Black birthing people, the weight of responsibilities, expectations, and uncertainties can feel overwhelming. But amidst the chaos, there is a stillness to be found—a space where you can pause, breathe, and center yourself.
Explore practical ways to cultivate calm in everyday moments. Guest experts share insights on grounding techniques, stress reduction, and reclaiming peace, even when life feels out of control. Whether through mindfulness, movement, or setting boundaries, we’re here to remind you that your well-being matters.
Read, reflect, and reclaim your calm.
Preeclampsia Unveiled: What Every Expectant Mother Should Know
Hi mamas did you know that the preeclampsia rate is 60 percent higher in black women? Have you ever heard of preeclampsia? If not, you're not alone!
Let's break it down. Preeclampsia is a health complication during birth caused by high blood pressure and protein in the urine. It occurs mainly after the 20th week of pregnancy. This blog seeks to enlighten you about preeclampsia symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and preventive tips.
Hypertension in Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of pregnancy complications, yet many women—especially Black women—go undiagnosed or unheard of until it’s too late. Hypertension can increase the risk of preeclampsia, preterm birth, and maternal mortality, making awareness and early management critical.
While factors like genetics, stress, and healthcare disparities play a role, myths persist about who is at risk and what causes pregnancy-related hypertension. Understanding the warning signs, advocating for proper care, and taking proactive steps—like monitoring blood pressure, making dietary changes, and managing stress—can help protect both mother and baby.
🔗 Read more to dispel myths, explore risk factors, and learn how to manage hypertension in pregnancy effectively.
Your Well-Being Is Worth It
Black women experience maternal mental health conditions, like postpartum depression and anxiety, at higher rates than white women, yet are less likely to receive care. Stigma, the expectation to be “strong,” and systemic barriers make it harder to seek help—but you are not meant to carry this alone.
This blog explores why Black mothers often suffer in silence, the impact of the Superwoman Schema, and how racial stress affects mental health. It also highlights powerful resources, including Soothe Your Nerves by Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett and The Black Woman’s Guide to Coping with Stress by Dr. Cheryl Woods Giscombé, offering real strategies for healing.
Your well-being matters. Seeking support is not weakness—it’s power.