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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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6 Maternity and Breastfeeding Essentials for a Cozy Winter

6 Maternity and Breastfeeding Essentials for a Cozy Winter

Guest post by Lauren Miller

The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and along with it, some colder weather. Although you’ve probably purchased everything needed to keep your baby warm and snug during the winter months,...

6 Maternity and Breastfeeding Essentials for a Cozy Winter

Guest post by Lauren Miller

The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and along with it, some colder weather. Although you’ve probably purchased everything needed to keep your baby warm and snug during the winter months, you’ll also want to make sure you’ve prepared yourself by...

I Was There Too

I Was There Too

Guest post by Erin Nelson

Guest blogger Erin Nelson opens up about motherhood: "When I reflect on my early days as a mother, especially when I had two children under the age of two, I...

I Was There Too

Guest post by Erin Nelson

Guest blogger Erin Nelson opens up about motherhood: "When I reflect on my early days as a mother, especially when I had two children under the age of two, I realize that there were parts of motherhood that no one...

Top Five Freezer Meals to Make Before Baby

Top Five Freezer Meals to Make Before Baby

Guest post by Alixandria Guzman

Kindred Bravely Facebook Manager Alix writes, "With my November due date feeling both far away and way too close, I’ve put my organization skills to their best possible use. I...

Top Five Freezer Meals to Make Before Baby

Guest post by Alixandria Guzman

Kindred Bravely Facebook Manager Alix writes, "With my November due date feeling both far away and way too close, I’ve put my organization skills to their best possible use. I want to be as prepared as possible for when my...

Simple Ways to Stay Active as a New Mom

Simple Ways to Stay Active as a New Mom

Guest post by Stacey Kinney

Having a newborn is exciting and fulfilling, but it can also be demanding and unrelenting. Exercise is one of the best ways to contend with the challenges of new parenthood....

Simple Ways to Stay Active as a New Mom

Guest post by Stacey Kinney

Having a newborn is exciting and fulfilling, but it can also be demanding and unrelenting. Exercise is one of the best ways to contend with the challenges of new parenthood. As hard as it might be some days, working out can...

7 Ways to Work Out After Baby

7 Ways to Work Out After Baby

Guest post by Claire Silveira

Caring for a new baby can be exhausting, and during the first few weeks of motherhood, bouncing your baby to sleep and running from room to room might be your...

7 Ways to Work Out After Baby

Guest post by Claire Silveira

Caring for a new baby can be exhausting, and during the first few weeks of motherhood, bouncing your baby to sleep and running from room to room might be your most intense physical activities. Once you have your doctor’s permission,...

Brave New Motherhood

Brave New Motherhood

By Deeanne Akerson

A maelstrom of heightened emotions and changing hormones coupled with new mom exhaustion and a sense of isolation can make sanity feel elusive. Though you might encounter unexpected challenges with your growing...

Brave New Motherhood

By Deeanne Akerson

A maelstrom of heightened emotions and changing hormones coupled with new mom exhaustion and a sense of isolation can make sanity feel elusive. Though you might encounter unexpected challenges with your growing family, you’ll also find yourself changing in amazing ways.

BraveMoms Share: Pumping Tips for Moms Returning to Work

BraveMoms Share: Pumping Tips for Moms Returning to Work

By Deeanne Akerson

Pumping at work can be challenging, but so many of us do it anyway. We do it because we want to give our babies the best nutrients possible. We do...

BraveMoms Share: Pumping Tips for Moms Returning to Work

By Deeanne Akerson

Pumping at work can be challenging, but so many of us do it anyway. We do it because we want to give our babies the best nutrients possible. We do it because we would be nursing our babies during the...

11 Ways to Bond with Your Newborn

11 Ways to Bond with Your Newborn

By Deeanne Akerson

Newborns rely on loving parents to soothe their sensory overload and meet their basic needs. Through this consistent caregiving, the parent-child bond grows. The beauty of this phase is that every...

11 Ways to Bond with Your Newborn

By Deeanne Akerson

Newborns rely on loving parents to soothe their sensory overload and meet their basic needs. Through this consistent caregiving, the parent-child bond grows. The beauty of this phase is that every moment – when you gaze at your newborn, touch her...

Finding Community

Finding Community

By Deeanne Akerson

I know a lot of moms who struggle to find community. They had a community before they had kids, but when they became mothers, things changed. Perhaps some of their...

Finding Community

By Deeanne Akerson

I know a lot of moms who struggle to find community. They had a community before they had kids, but when they became mothers, things changed. Perhaps some of their friends weren’t ready for the new dynamics. And that’s fine....

3 Exercise Tips for When You Are Expecting

3 Exercise Tips for When You Are Expecting

Some evidence suggests that active women are better prepared for labor & delivery, and may even recover more quickly. Exercise may also ease the aches, pains, and mood swings of pregnancy --...

3 Exercise Tips for When You Are Expecting

Some evidence suggests that active women are better prepared for labor & delivery, and may even recover more quickly. Exercise may also ease the aches, pains, and mood swings of pregnancy -- and help you sleep better. It also often gives you...

15 Breastfeeding Affirmations

15 Breastfeeding Affirmations

Affirmations and mantras are great ways to infuse positive self-talk into our breastfeeding journeys. In this article, we'll share 15 of our favorite breastfeeding affirmations (downloadable). Whisper them, shout them, sing...

15 Breastfeeding Affirmations

Affirmations and mantras are great ways to infuse positive self-talk into our breastfeeding journeys. In this article, we'll share 15 of our favorite breastfeeding affirmations (downloadable). Whisper them, shout them, sing them to your baby, dance to them, repeat them over...

5 Things I Didn't Know About Breastfeeding

5 Things I Didn't Know About Breastfeeding

Guest post by Maggie McGarvey

In this guest blog, Maggie, Kindred Bravely's Email Marketing Manager, talks candidly about everything she didn't know about breastfeeding, pumping, and getting support.

5 Things I Didn't Know About Breastfeeding

Guest post by Maggie McGarvey

In this guest blog, Maggie, Kindred Bravely's Email Marketing Manager, talks candidly about everything she didn't know about breastfeeding, pumping, and getting support.