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How Breastfeeding Mothers Can Benefit from Babywearing
As a breastfeeding mother, you already enjoy an abundance of precious bonding time, but that’s not the only way to remain closely connected. Baby carriers are an excellent tool to carve...
How Breastfeeding Mothers Can Benefit from Babywearing
As a breastfeeding mother, you already enjoy an abundance of precious bonding time, but that’s not the only way to remain closely connected. Baby carriers are an excellent tool to carve out even more snuggle time.
Top Five Things to Consider When Cloth Diapering
Just picture it: your sweet babe with the most adorable tush decked out in the cutest print. Fluffy bottoms, adorable patterns—cloth diapering sounds like a dream, right? Take a step...
Top Five Things to Consider When Cloth Diapering
Just picture it: your sweet babe with the most adorable tush decked out in the cutest print. Fluffy bottoms, adorable patterns—cloth diapering sounds like a dream, right? Take a step back, Mama. While cloth diapering has many benefits, it may...
Postpartum Depression: An Interview with Dr. Pari Ghodsi
We interviewed Dr. Pari Ghodsi, a Board Certified OBGYN, about postpartum depression (PPD). Dr. Pari also discussed post-traumatic stress disorder and postpartum anxiety. Read on for great strategies for handling this challenging...
Postpartum Depression: An Interview with Dr. Pari Ghodsi
We interviewed Dr. Pari Ghodsi, a Board Certified OBGYN, about postpartum depression (PPD). Dr. Pari also discussed post-traumatic stress disorder and postpartum anxiety. Read on for great strategies for handling this challenging period.
Do You Know How Amazing You Are?
In this fast-paced world of never-ending news, social media posts, and hyper-scheduled days, it’s so easy to feel like we’re not measuring up to all the moms out there who...
Do You Know How Amazing You Are?
In this fast-paced world of never-ending news, social media posts, and hyper-scheduled days, it’s so easy to feel like we’re not measuring up to all the moms out there who seem to be doing everything perfectly. Can I tell you...
Loneliness and Isolation in Motherhood: A Conversation with Shasta Nelson
Lauren, Kindred Bravely's Affiliate Marketing Manager, sat down with Shasta Nelson, a leading expert in creating healthy friendships, to ask her advice on how to surround ourselves with strong support systems,...
Loneliness and Isolation in Motherhood: A Conversation with Shasta Nelson
Lauren, Kindred Bravely's Affiliate Marketing Manager, sat down with Shasta Nelson, a leading expert in creating healthy friendships, to ask her advice on how to surround ourselves with strong support systems, even when it seems impossible in the midst of sleep...
How to Embrace Real Motherhood: The Messy, the Chaotic and the Beautiful
Guest writer Emily Foster shares, "Before having a baby, you might have had a romantic idea of what motherhood would look like. If you’re like me, in this vision your hair...
How to Embrace Real Motherhood: The Messy, the Chaotic and the Beautiful
Guest writer Emily Foster shares, "Before having a baby, you might have had a romantic idea of what motherhood would look like. If you’re like me, in this vision your hair is wrangled in the perfect messy ponytail, you fit into...
5 Unexpected Lessons from My First Year of Motherhood
When I found out I was pregnant, I was pretty sure I knew what motherhood would be like. I’m a teacher and have worked with children in some form or...
5 Unexpected Lessons from My First Year of Motherhood
When I found out I was pregnant, I was pretty sure I knew what motherhood would be like. I’m a teacher and have worked with children in some form or fashion for as long as I can remember. The oldest...
5 Pumping Tips to Know Before Returning to Work
Since pumping at work can be challenging and even a little intimidating at first, Shantel Harlin, a registered nurse, Certified Lactation Counselor, and fellow breastfeeding mom, put together some tips to...
5 Pumping Tips to Know Before Returning to Work
Since pumping at work can be challenging and even a little intimidating at first, Shantel Harlin, a registered nurse, Certified Lactation Counselor, and fellow breastfeeding mom, put together some tips to help you feel like a pumping pro in no time.
5 Ways to Connect with Your Partner After Having a Baby
Having a newborn is one of the most special times for you and your partner. There’s nothing like bringing home that precious bundle and settling into your new life together. With all...
5 Ways to Connect with Your Partner After Having a Baby
Having a newborn is one of the most special times for you and your partner. There’s nothing like bringing home that precious bundle and settling into your new life together. With all of the wonderful changes during this time, there are also...
15 Texts Every Postpartum Mama Needs from Her Partner
Sometimes a few words of affirmation are all it takes to make a day more manageable. We asked our friends and other Kindred Bravely moms what they’d like to hear...
15 Texts Every Postpartum Mama Needs from Her Partner
Sometimes a few words of affirmation are all it takes to make a day more manageable. We asked our friends and other Kindred Bravely moms what they’d like to hear on a particularly tough day. Read on for the text messages new...
My Boobs Are Leaking! 7 Common Breastfeeding Challenges and Solutions
When you first try to get your baby to latch, usually shortly after birth, you might discover that delivering your baby wasn’t the toughest part of your day. For some...
My Boobs Are Leaking! 7 Common Breastfeeding Challenges and Solutions
When you first try to get your baby to latch, usually shortly after birth, you might discover that delivering your baby wasn’t the toughest part of your day. For some moms, bad latches, tongue-ties, inverted nipples, uncooperative milk supplies, and...
Brave New Resolutions for Brave New Motherhood
Like many others, we’ve been talking a lot about resolutions and goals over the past few weeks. Since most of us have little ones at home, we saw a common...
Brave New Resolutions for Brave New Motherhood
Like many others, we’ve been talking a lot about resolutions and goals over the past few weeks. Since most of us have little ones at home, we saw a common thread in our wishes for the new year: our families.