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When to Buy a Nursing Bra and How to Choose One

When to Buy a Nursing Bra and How to Choose One

Every woman deserves to wear a comfortable, supportive bra, every day – but especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding. During the first months of pregnancy, your breasts begin to expand; they may...

When to Buy a Nursing Bra and How to Choose One

Every woman deserves to wear a comfortable, supportive bra, every day – but especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding. During the first months of pregnancy, your breasts begin to expand; they may feel swollen, sore, and sensitive thanks to surges of estrogen...

How Do Nursing Bras Work? Guide to Using a Nursing Bra

How Do Nursing Bras Work? Guide to Using a Nursing Bra

If you’re currently lactating or getting ready to nurse your baby, you may have already discovered that nursing moms have a ton of choices when it comes to bras. There are maternity...

How Do Nursing Bras Work? Guide to Using a Nursing Bra

If you’re currently lactating or getting ready to nurse your baby, you may have already discovered that nursing moms have a ton of choices when it comes to bras. There are maternity bras, nursing bras, pumping bras, sleep nursing bras, nursing sports...

Busty Sizing: The Best Bras for Large Busts

Busty Sizing: The Best Bras for Large Busts

Guest post by Hannah Danto-Dorafsha

When Kindred Bravely’s co-founder Deeanne Akerson started designing the French Terry Racerback Nursing & Sleep Bra, comfort and softness were foremost in her mind. Within days of the bra’s launch, pregnant...

Busty Sizing: The Best Bras for Large Busts

Guest post by Hannah Danto-Dorafsha

When Kindred Bravely’s co-founder Deeanne Akerson started designing the French Terry Racerback Nursing & Sleep Bra, comfort and softness were foremost in her mind. Within days of the bra’s launch, pregnant women and nursing moms began telling her how much they loved...

3 Best Maternity Sports Bras 2023

3 Best Maternity Sports Bras 2023

If you decide to maintain a certain level of activity during pregnancy, you may be asking yourself, “Do I need a maternity sports bra?” The answer is probably yes! Upgrading...

3 Best Maternity Sports Bras 2023

If you decide to maintain a certain level of activity during pregnancy, you may be asking yourself, “Do I need a maternity sports bra?” The answer is probably yes! Upgrading to a maternity sports bra that will make you feel...

How to Fit a Nursing Bra: 3 Mistakes Moms Make Bra Shopping

How to Fit a Nursing Bra: 3 Mistakes Moms Make Bra Shopping

A good nursing bra is more than just “a bra without underwire.” The best-fitting bras are made from soft, stretchy, non-abrasive materials, with easy, one-handed access for breastfeeding. To help...

How to Fit a Nursing Bra: 3 Mistakes Moms Make Bra Shopping

A good nursing bra is more than just “a bra without underwire.” The best-fitting bras are made from soft, stretchy, non-abrasive materials, with easy, one-handed access for breastfeeding. To help you find the most comfortable bra, we’ve compiled our top...

Nursing Bras - Your Ultimate Guide 2023

Nursing Bras - Your Ultimate Guide 2023

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

Although it may be tempting to make do with what you already have, a comfortable nursing bra works with your body, not against it, helping you to enjoy nursing your...

Nursing Bras - Your Ultimate Guide 2023

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

Although it may be tempting to make do with what you already have, a comfortable nursing bra works with your body, not against it, helping you to enjoy nursing your baby even more. Nursing Bras - Your Ultimate Guide will tell you...

What’s the Difference Between a <br> Sleep Bra and an Everyday Bra?

What’s the Difference Between a Sleep Bra and an Everyday Bra?

Guest post by Hannah Danto-Dorafsha

Since we get a lot of questions about our different bra styles, we wanted to highlight what makes our bras unique. Every woman deserves a comfortable bra, and we hope this guide...

What’s the Difference Between a Sleep Bra and an Everyday Bra?

Guest post by Hannah Danto-Dorafsha

Since we get a lot of questions about our different bra styles, we wanted to highlight what makes our bras unique. Every woman deserves a comfortable bra, and we hope this guide helps you find the bra that’s perfect for you.

How Will Pregnancy and Nursing <br> Affect My Bra Size?

How Will Pregnancy and Nursing Affect My Bra Size?

Guest post by Hannah Danto-Dorafsha

Since moms often ask our Customer Care team if they really need different bra sizes for different stages of pregnancy and nursing, our Customer Service Manager Hannah wanted to share some Kindred...

How Will Pregnancy and Nursing Affect My Bra Size?

Guest post by Hannah Danto-Dorafsha

Since moms often ask our Customer Care team if they really need different bra sizes for different stages of pregnancy and nursing, our Customer Service Manager Hannah wanted to share some Kindred Bravely Moms’ experiences with fluctuating breast size.

How to Measure Your Bra Size

How to Measure Your Bra Size

Since the majority of women aren’t wearing the right bra size, we’ve put together a quick guide about measuring yourself to find the right fit, whether you’re pregnant, nursing, or...

How to Measure Your Bra Size

Since the majority of women aren’t wearing the right bra size, we’ve put together a quick guide about measuring yourself to find the right fit, whether you’re pregnant, nursing, or just a lover of the finer things in life, like...

Finding the Perfect Nursing Bra Fit: <br> Why You Need to Measure Before Ordering

Finding the Perfect Nursing Bra Fit: Why You Need to Measure Before Ordering

Guest post by Hannah Danto-Dorafsha

It’s no secret that shopping online can be both wonderful and stressful. It can be awesome because you can shop from anywhere, anytime. (Midnight snacking? Insomnia? Cluster feeding? Our store is always...

Finding the Perfect Nursing Bra Fit: Why You Need to Measure Before Ordering

Guest post by Hannah Danto-Dorafsha

It’s no secret that shopping online can be both wonderful and stressful. It can be awesome because you can shop from anywhere, anytime. (Midnight snacking? Insomnia? Cluster feeding? Our store is always open!) But it can be frustrating because you can’t try...

Nursing Bras 101: A Complete Guide for the Breastfeeding Mom

Nursing Bras 101: A Complete Guide for the Breastfeeding Mom

You’re sailing through your pre-baby to-do list. Your nursery is stocked with the haul from your baby shower. You’ve imagined every possible baby gear necessity. Yet one question remains: What...

Nursing Bras 101: A Complete Guide for the Breastfeeding Mom

You’re sailing through your pre-baby to-do list. Your nursery is stocked with the haul from your baby shower. You’ve imagined every possible baby gear necessity. Yet one question remains: What will YOU need to accommodate your changing body? Although it...

Finding the Perfect Pregnancy Bra

Finding the Perfect Pregnancy Bra

Shopping for maternity clothes is a rite of passage for many expecting moms: the cute tops to show off the baby bump, special pants that won’t fall down, and comfortable...

Finding the Perfect Pregnancy Bra

Shopping for maternity clothes is a rite of passage for many expecting moms: the cute tops to show off the baby bump, special pants that won’t fall down, and comfortable sleepwear to keep cool when the hot flashes kick in....