5 Impactful Truths for Mamas-To-Be

Self-advocacy is crucial; education and income do not guarantee safety during pregnancy. We’ve got some harsh truths for you.

The Gene Linked to Preeclampsia in Black Women

A hidden genetic link could explain why Black women face a much higher risk of preeclampsia, but your doctor might not be testing you for it.

Pelvic Pain 101: What’s Normal, What’s Not – Especially for Black Women

Tired of being told your severe pelvic pain is “just bad cramps” or a normal part of being a Black woman? Discover the hidden red flags providers often dismiss.

Navigating Care for Pelvic Pain as a Black Woman

Bleeding through pads, curled up in bed, and still being told: “It’s just bad cramps.” Discover how medical racism hides Black women’s pelvic pain in plain sight—and the exact language you can use to shut that down.

Self-Advocate Long Before Labor and Delivery

Self-Advocacy in healthcare and during pregnancy is an essential part of taking steps towards achieving a healthy outcome. If you or someone you know is pregnant, there are a few things you should be doing now.

Overcoming the Crisis of Misdiagnosis

For decades, medical textbooks called Endometriosis a “White Woman’s Disease.” Today, Black women are paying the price with a 2.6-year diagnostic delay. Are you being gaslit by a medical myth? Here’s the tactical blueprint to take back your health.

Beyond the Blade: Navigating Surgical Inequities and Treatment Truths

Stop settling for “temporary” relief when you deserve a life without limits. Discover why one common surgery might be leaving your pain’s roots behind—and the life-changing alternative that finally puts you back in control.

Speaking Up About Pain: From Endometriosis to Fibroids and Beyond

Are you tired of your symptoms being brushed off as “just a heavy period”? Learn the specific communication shifts that turn a frustrating doctor’s visit into a powerful partnership for your healing.

Why Endometriosis is Underdiagnosed

Why are some women less likely to be diagnosed with endometriosis? There are multiple factors to consider.

How to Balance Holistic and Medical Endometriosis Treatment

Think you have to choose between natural remedies and medical treatment for endometriosis? The truth is, the most powerful plan comes from knowing how to demand both—and make them work together.

Endometriosis in Black Women: Signs, Stats, Advocacy

How common is endometriosis, and how do you take charge of managing it?

How Polycystic Ovary Disease Affects Black Women

Did you know millions of Black women are living with PCOS—often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for years? Discover why this silent condition hides in plain sight, how it uniquely impacts Black women, and what steps you can take today to reclaim your health and rewrite your care story.

Living with PCOS: Management, Advocacy, and Hope for Black Women

Living with PCOS doesn’t have to mean living without answers. Learn how Black women are transforming frustration into power through advocacy, lifestyle design, and medical collaboration—and discover the blueprint for lasting balance and hope.

Reclaiming Balance: Navigating Fertility, Mental Health, and Legacy with PCOS

Fertility struggles, mood swings, and fatigue—PCOS can shake every part of a Black woman’s balance. Discover how women are rewriting their stories through advocacy, self-compassion, and a legacy rooted in healing, not hardship.

The 4-Year Gap: Why Black Maternal Health Cannot Afford to Wait

Hospitals are often four years behind the latest life-saving science, a delay that Black women simply cannot afford to risk. Discover the truth about “The Gap” and the simple framework that forces your provider to treat you with the urgency you deserve.

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Black Maternal Mortality: The Trends Every Black Woman Should Know

Think your college degree or six-figure salary will protect you in the delivery room? The data proves otherwise, revealing shocking trends where doctors ignore the pain of even the most educated Black women with deadly consequences.

Postpartum Pain: Why Your Pain Is Real and How to Make Sure It’s Treated

Is the “Strong Black Woman” label causing your doctor to ignore your real pain? Discover the shocking truth about postpartum care disparities and the simple ROOT Framework script you need to demand the relief you deserve.

How This Drug Offers Hope in Treating Postpartum Depression

A breakthrough pill promises faster relief for postpartum depression—but here’s what new moms need to know before saying yes. Learn how to advocate for yourself, ask the right questions, and ensure your treatment truly supports both your mental well-being and motherhood.

How Birth Defects Affect the African American Community

Did you know Black women are nearly four times more likely to face pregnancy complications—but too often their voices go unheard? Here’s the self-advocacy checklist every mom-to-be needs to protect herself and her baby.

How to Navigate the World of Preeclampsia

Don’t ignore the signs and symptoms before and after the delivery of your baby. It could be fatal. Learn how to navigate the world of preeclampsia.

How to Navigate Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

Your heartbeat tells a story long after pregnancy ends.
Learn how to catch the warning signs, speak up with confidence, and protect your heart with Rooted in Violet’s new ROOT Framework.

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Black Maternal Mortality: How Does the System Contribute?

The truth behind America’s Black maternal mortality crisis isn’t a mystery; it’s history, bias, and neglect hiding in plain sight. Here’s what you need to know to advocate for yourself or your significant other.

How High-Risk Pregnancy Affects Infant Mortality

Pregnancy is often painted as the “happiest time of life,” but for many Black women, it comes with a hidden struggle. Here’s what no one is talking about—and why it matters for you and your baby.

How Depression Affects Pregnant African American Women

Mental health matters before, during, and after pregnancy. Discover the truth behind the numbers, the risks, and how to reclaim your mental health.

Overlooked STI Inequities in African American Women

Why are some women less likely to be diagnosed with endometriosis? There are multiple factors to consider.

How This Treatment is Changing the Future of Uterine Care

Tired of being told surgery is your only option for fibroids? Discover how a groundbreaking, incision-free treatment is giving women back control of their bodies, their fertility, and their futures — no scalpel required.

How These Foods Can Help You Manage Menopausal Symptoms

Think hot flashes, mood swings, and weight gain are just “part of menopause”? The truth is—your diet and your voice can change everything.

How These Foods Can Help You Manage Menstrual Cramps

Tired of cramps controlling your life every month? Discover the science-backed foods that can ease period pain naturally — and learn how to advocate for the care and comfort you deserve.