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We're dedicated to creating a community of moms who support each other on the motherhood journey. As a team of moms, we hope our blog will be a source of education and encouragement - whether you're packing your hospital bag or glued to the couch during a cluster feeding session.

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23 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

23 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

23 weeks pregnant officially marks the start of your sixth month of pregnancy. With only 17 weeks left, it’s a good time to start thinking about what maternity leave will...

23 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

23 weeks pregnant officially marks the start of your sixth month of pregnancy. With only 17 weeks left, it’s a good time to start thinking about what maternity leave will look like.

22 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

22 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

At 22 weeks pregnant, you're in month 5 of your pregnancy. Only 18 more weeks left! If you haven’t already had your mid-pregnancy ultrasound (aka anatomy scan), this might be the...

22 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

At 22 weeks pregnant, you're in month 5 of your pregnancy. Only 18 more weeks left! If you haven’t already had your mid-pregnancy ultrasound (aka anatomy scan), this might be the week, and you’ve likely wrapped up any genetic testing at...

21 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

21 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

You’re past the halfway point! At 21 weeks pregnant, you’re in month 5 of your pregnancy, but in a few short weeks, you’ll be rounding the corner on month six...

21 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

You’re past the halfway point! At 21 weeks pregnant, you’re in month 5 of your pregnancy, but in a few short weeks, you’ll be rounding the corner on month six (as well as the third trimester!). 

20 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

20 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

20 weeks pregnant officially marks the halfway point to meeting your baby. That’s right – you’re halfway there! Can you believe it? Since health care providers consider a pregnancy to be full-term...

20 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

20 weeks pregnant officially marks the halfway point to meeting your baby. That’s right – you’re halfway there! Can you believe it? Since health care providers consider a pregnancy to be full-term anywhere between 37 and 42 weeks, you only have about 20...

19 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

19 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

Welcome to week 19! You’re well into your fifth month of pregnancy, and with only 4 months left to go, you may feel like there’s a lot to do to...

19 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

Welcome to week 19! You’re well into your fifth month of pregnancy, and with only 4 months left to go, you may feel like there’s a lot to do to prepare for your baby’s arrival.

18 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

18 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

18 weeks pregnant is month 5 of your pregnancy. Leg cramps and other not-so-fun symptoms are likely to linger as your pregnancy progresses week by week, but can you believe...

18 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

18 weeks pregnant is month 5 of your pregnancy. Leg cramps and other not-so-fun symptoms are likely to linger as your pregnancy progresses week by week, but can you believe you only have a few more months left to go?

17 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

17 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

17 weeks pregnant is month 4 of pregnancy, and you're only about 23 weeks away from your due date. At week 17, you may start to experience a few aches...

17 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

17 weeks pregnant is month 4 of pregnancy, and you're only about 23 weeks away from your due date. At week 17, you may start to experience a few aches and pains and an increase in bodily fluids like sweat...

16 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

16 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

At 16 weeks pregnant, you’re in month 4 of your pregnancy, only 4 weeks from the halfway point! If you’re thinking about taking a babymoon, now might be a good...

16 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

At 16 weeks pregnant, you’re in month 4 of your pregnancy, only 4 weeks from the halfway point! If you’re thinking about taking a babymoon, now might be a good time to start planning (be sure to let your doctor...

How to Make a Baby Bump Avocado Costume

How to Make a Baby Bump Avocado Costume

Guest post by Sophia Carr

In this guest post, Kindred Bravely's Instagram Manager, Sophia, gives a step-by-step guide for creating your own avocado costume: "This costume is incredibly easy and (dare I say) fool-proof! If you make...

How to Make a Baby Bump Avocado Costume

Guest post by Sophia Carr

In this guest post, Kindred Bravely's Instagram Manager, Sophia, gives a step-by-step guide for creating your own avocado costume: "This costume is incredibly easy and (dare I say) fool-proof! If you make a mistake, you can just fix it with some more...

15 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

15 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

At 15 weeks pregnant, you may be in the “honeymoon” phase of pregnancy. Only 25 weeks of pregnancy left!

15 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

At 15 weeks pregnant, you may be in the “honeymoon” phase of pregnancy. Only 25 weeks of pregnancy left!

14 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

14 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

Are you feeling hungrier, more energetic, and less nauseous? Many moms-to-be report that their early pregnancy symptoms subside by 14 weeks pregnant. You’ve also reached month 4 of your pregnancy...

14 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

Are you feeling hungrier, more energetic, and less nauseous? Many moms-to-be report that their early pregnancy symptoms subside by 14 weeks pregnant. You’ve also reached month 4 of your pregnancy – only 5 more months to go!

13 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

13 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

Congratulations! You’ve reached the first week of the second trimester and are now one-third of the way through your pregnancy. At this point, your excitement might be hard to contain. It's...

13 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

Congratulations! You’ve reached the first week of the second trimester and are now one-third of the way through your pregnancy. At this point, your excitement might be hard to contain. It's up to you when to share your news, but many...