Welcome to the Kindred Bravely Blog

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.

By moms. For moms.

For Our Covid Babies. For My Supernova.

For Our Covid Babies. For My Supernova.

Guest post by N'Jameh Russell-Camara

In the summer of 2021, my first child was born. She came into the world wide-eyed and ready. The night she was born, I held her, my whole body shaking...

For Our Covid Babies. For My Supernova.

Guest post by N'Jameh Russell-Camara

In the summer of 2021, my first child was born. She came into the world wide-eyed and ready. The night she was born, I held her, my whole body shaking after what had been an intensely traumatic birthing experience.

30 Things Moms Wish They Had Known About Labor and Delivery

30 Things Moms Wish They Had Known About Labor and Delivery

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

As we thought about our own birth stories, we realized that there were a lot of things we wish we had known on those journeys to meet our babies. We decided...

30 Things Moms Wish They Had Known About Labor and Delivery

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

As we thought about our own birth stories, we realized that there were a lot of things we wish we had known on those journeys to meet our babies. We decided to ask our Facebook page followers about their experiences and what they wish they...

11 Birth Affirmations for Labor and Delivery

11 Birth Affirmations for Labor and Delivery

Along with music and the support of my husband and our doula, birth affirmations were incredibly helpful for both of my labors.

11 Birth Affirmations for Labor and Delivery

Along with music and the support of my husband and our doula, birth affirmations were incredibly helpful for both of my labors.

On Being a Mom: <br>BraveMom Spotlight #1

On Being a Mom: BraveMom Spotlight #1

Every pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding journey is unique, and we're so honored each time a mom shares her story with us. Since our mission is to bring comfort and community to moms, in our new...

On Being a Mom: BraveMom Spotlight #1

Every pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding journey is unique, and we're so honored each time a mom shares her story with us. Since our mission is to bring comfort and community to moms, in our new blog series, we're asking BraveMoms to share their stories with you. We...

The 5 Things Every Mom-to-Be Should Know About Emergency C-Sections

The 5 Things Every Mom-to-Be Should Know About Emergency C-Sections

Guest post by Cherie McCabe

Guest blogger Cherie McCabe shares what she learned after having an emergency C-section: "I was certain that I would have this perfect, 'natural' birth experience. I wrote up my birth...

The 5 Things Every Mom-to-Be Should Know About Emergency C-Sections

Guest post by Cherie McCabe

Guest blogger Cherie McCabe shares what she learned after having an emergency C-section: "I was certain that I would have this perfect, 'natural' birth experience. I wrote up my birth plan like all the books said to do. I printed...

KB Moms Share: Stories from Our Labor Days

KB Moms Share: Stories from Our Labor Days

In honor of Labor Day (and because we absolutely love birth stories), we're sharing stories from our own deliveries. From barely making it to the hospital to laboring for four...

KB Moms Share: Stories from Our Labor Days

In honor of Labor Day (and because we absolutely love birth stories), we're sharing stories from our own deliveries. From barely making it to the hospital to laboring for four days, from home births to inductions, from two amniotic sacs...

Meeting My Son: Love at First Sight

Meeting My Son: Love at First Sight

If you’ve ever been pregnant, you know that by the end of the third trimester you’re not only exhausted but also just ready to finally see this baby you’ve carried...

Meeting My Son: Love at First Sight

If you’ve ever been pregnant, you know that by the end of the third trimester you’re not only exhausted but also just ready to finally see this baby you’ve carried around inside you for so long. You want to look...

C-Section Mamas Are Some of The Bravest People We Know

C-Section Mamas Are Some of The Bravest People We Know

Bringing a child into the world is a unique experience for every woman, whether vaginal or Cesarean. If you dig deep enough, you’ll find that you need no more assurance...

C-Section Mamas Are Some of The Bravest People We Know

Bringing a child into the world is a unique experience for every woman, whether vaginal or Cesarean. If you dig deep enough, you’ll find that you need no more assurance of your personal strength and success as a mother than...