Recognizing Black Maternal Health Leaders for Women’s History Month: Jasmine Brinkley, BSN, RN

For Jasmine Brinkley, birth work isn’t just clinical. It’s personal, spiritual, and necessary. In a country where Black women continue to face disproportionately high maternal health risks, leaders like Jasmine are doing more than speaking up — they’re actively changing the experience.

Jasmine Brinkley, BSN, RN, has spent years in labor and delivery rooms witnessing what happens when women feel unheard, unprepared, or dismissed during one of the most critical moments of their lives. Instead of accepting that reality, she turned it into purpose. Through her company, JasB, LLC — Just Another Spiritual Birther — she has built a space rooted in education, advocacy, and support for Black women navigating pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

A graduate of Hampton University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Jasmine combines clinical expertise with lived experience. As a DMV-based nurse and mother of two, she understands the emotional, physical, and mental layers of motherhood in real time. That perspective shapes how she shows up, not just as a healthcare professional, but as someone who truly relates to the women she serves.

Her approach is intentional and holistic. Jasmine’s work centers on the idea that maternal health doesn’t begin and end in the delivery room. It includes mental clarity, emotional stability, and spiritual grounding. She encourages women to trust their bodies, ask questions, and advocate for themselves in spaces where they may not always feel prioritized. At the same time, she creates room for mothers to reconnect with themselves — to remember who they were before motherhood and to continue nurturing their identity beyond it.

That mission extends into her book, Your Roadmap to Birth: An Interactive Guide for Black Women Navigating Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum, where she breaks down complex information into something accessible and empowering. It’s not just a guide — it’s a tool that helps women feel more prepared, more confident, and more in control of their journey.

Jasmine also uses her voice as a podcast host to amplify the birth stories of women of color, creating a platform where experiences are shared, validated, and preserved. In a space where too many stories go unheard, she is intentional about making sure women feel seen — not just during birth, but long after.

Outside of her professional work, Jasmine prioritizes the same balance she encourages in others. Whether it’s practicing yoga, dancing, baking, or spending time with her family, she embodies the idea that wellness is ongoing and deeply personal.

This Women’s History Month, Jasmine Brinkley represents what it means to lead with purpose. She’s not just supporting mothers — she’s helping reshape how Black women experience pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care altogether.

And in doing so, she’s reminding women of something powerful: They deserve to be heard.