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.

Fearless Leakproof® Reusable Nursing Pads, the Best Nursing Pads to Keep You Dry

Fearless Leakproof® Reusable Nursing Pads, the Best Nursing Pads to Keep You Dry

Kindred Bravely strives to bring comfort and functionality to moms, and with our Fearless Leakproof® Reusable Nursing Pads, we're delivering more confidence to your breastfeeding journey. These reusable breast pads...

Fearless Leakproof® Reusable Nursing Pads, the Best Nursing Pads to Keep You Dry

Kindred Bravely strives to bring comfort and functionality to moms, and with our Fearless Leakproof® Reusable Nursing Pads, we're delivering more confidence to your breastfeeding journey. These reusable breast pads are unlike anything else on the market: contoured, antibacterial, machine...

Breastfeeding Help: 12 Ways Partners Can Support Breastfeeding Moms

Breastfeeding Help: 12 Ways Partners Can Support Breastfeeding Moms

Guest post by Lauren Miller

Like every other aspect of motherhood, the breastfeeding journey is different for everyone. Some moms may find that nursing is easy right away, some may experience sore nipples in the...

Breastfeeding Help: 12 Ways Partners Can Support Breastfeeding Moms

Guest post by Lauren Miller

Like every other aspect of motherhood, the breastfeeding journey is different for everyone. Some moms may find that nursing is easy right away, some may experience sore nipples in the early weeks, and some may struggle with finding the perfect...

Why We Need Black Breastfeeding Week

Why We Need Black Breastfeeding Week

During National Breastfeeding Month, we have encouraged and celebrated moms at all stages of their journeys with nursing and pumping. For the last week of the month, we’re celebrating Black...

Why We Need Black Breastfeeding Week

During National Breastfeeding Month, we have encouraged and celebrated moms at all stages of their journeys with nursing and pumping. For the last week of the month, we’re celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week to increase awareness about the experiences of Black...

10 Tips for Breastfeeding After a C-Section

10 Tips for Breastfeeding After a C-Section

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, BSN, RN, IBCLC

Since nearly one-third of deliveries in the US occur via cesarean section, it’s important that moms who plan to breastfeed are prepared no matter how their baby is born. While giving birth...

10 Tips for Breastfeeding After a C-Section

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, BSN, RN, IBCLC

Since nearly one-third of deliveries in the US occur via cesarean section, it’s important that moms who plan to breastfeed are prepared no matter how their baby is born. While giving birth isn’t typically easy (hence the term “labor”), C-sections add a...

The Best Maternity & Nursing Clothes: Kindred Bravely's Award Winners

The Best Maternity & Nursing Clothes: Kindred Bravely's Award Winners

As moms, we believe that every mom deserves the very best when it comes to nursing and maternity clothes. Kindred Bravely’s collection of pregnancy and breastfeeding gear includes award-winning products...

The Best Maternity & Nursing Clothes: Kindred Bravely's Award Winners

As moms, we believe that every mom deserves the very best when it comes to nursing and maternity clothes. Kindred Bravely’s collection of pregnancy and breastfeeding gear includes award-winning products that are sure to help with any mama’s maternity or...

Breastfeeding Help: What Is an IBCLC/Lactation Consultant?

Breastfeeding Help: What Is an IBCLC/Lactation Consultant?

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

When I was pregnant with my first child, I knew I wanted to breastfeed. Since I didn’t know what a breastfeeding journey would look like and didn’t have any family or friends...

Breastfeeding Help: What Is an IBCLC/Lactation Consultant?

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

When I was pregnant with my first child, I knew I wanted to breastfeed. Since I didn’t know what a breastfeeding journey would look like and didn’t have any family or friends with breastfeeding experience I could turn to for support, I...

Extended Breastfeeding: 10 Things to Know About Nursing Beyond a Year

Extended Breastfeeding: 10 Things to Know About Nursing Beyond a Year

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

Breastfeeding beyond a baby’s first birthday, often referred to as extended breastfeeding, offers significant health, nutrition, and social-emotional benefits for your child. Breastfeeding a toddler or young child can be...

Extended Breastfeeding: 10 Things to Know About Nursing Beyond a Year

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

Breastfeeding beyond a baby’s first birthday, often referred to as extended breastfeeding, offers significant health, nutrition, and social-emotional benefits for your child. Breastfeeding a toddler or young child can be flexible and fun -- and it can help both you...

How to Go Green When You're Pregnant or Breastfeeding

How to Go Green When You're Pregnant or Breastfeeding

Guest post by Jennn Fusion

In this guide to organic products for expectant moms, we’ll look at the pros and cons of choosing organic food, beauty/personal care products, and clothing. We’ve combed through the vast...

How to Go Green When You're Pregnant or Breastfeeding

Guest post by Jennn Fusion

In this guide to organic products for expectant moms, we’ll look at the pros and cons of choosing organic food, beauty/personal care products, and clothing. We’ve combed through the vast sea of research for you and offered up our key...

Bra Care 101: How to Store and Clean Your Bras

Bra Care 101: How to Store and Clean Your Bras

Guest post by Hannah Danto-Dorafsha

Bras are one of those things that almost every woman owns but rarely talks about. To help you get the most out of your Kindred Bravely bras, we’re breaking the...

Bra Care 101: How to Store and Clean Your Bras

Guest post by Hannah Danto-Dorafsha

Bras are one of those things that almost every woman owns but rarely talks about. To help you get the most out of your Kindred Bravely bras, we’re breaking the silence and sharing best practices for bra care.

What Is the Fourth Trimester of Pregnancy?

What Is the Fourth Trimester of Pregnancy?

The fourth trimester, the three-month period after your baby is born, is considered to be a continuation of your pregnancy. During this time, you’ll establish yourself as a source of comfort for...

What Is the Fourth Trimester of Pregnancy?

The fourth trimester, the three-month period after your baby is born, is considered to be a continuation of your pregnancy. During this time, you’ll establish yourself as a source of comfort for the newest member of your family. At the same time,...

Wash, Wear, Spare: Why You Need At Least Three Nursing Bras

Wash, Wear, Spare: Why You Need At Least Three Nursing Bras

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

Whether you’re in the midst of your breastfeeding journey or about to embark on it, you’re probably wondering how many nursing bras you need. At a bare minimum, you’ll need three bras:...

Wash, Wear, Spare: Why You Need At Least Three Nursing Bras

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

Whether you’re in the midst of your breastfeeding journey or about to embark on it, you’re probably wondering how many nursing bras you need. At a bare minimum, you’ll need three bras: “One to wash, one to wear, and one to spare!” 

How to Implement Self-Care While Breastfeeding

How to Implement Self-Care While Breastfeeding

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

Taking care of all of your baby’s needs throughout the day can leave you feeling weary and emotional – I’ve been there. Making self-care part of your routine can be...

How to Implement Self-Care While Breastfeeding

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

Taking care of all of your baby’s needs throughout the day can leave you feeling weary and emotional – I’ve been there. Making self-care part of your routine can be tricky at any stage of life, but especially during this...