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.

I Never Thought I’d Miss Breastfeeding: From Learning How to Nurse to Learning How to Wean

I Never Thought I’d Miss Breastfeeding: From Learning How to Nurse to Learning How to Wean

Guest post by Emily Wright

Guest blogger Emily Wright shares her breastfeeding journey: "Nothing felt natural about breastfeeding in the beginning. It hurt. I was raw and engorged. I had so many questions: Was he eating...

I Never Thought I’d Miss Breastfeeding: From Learning How to Nurse to Learning How to Wean

Guest post by Emily Wright

Guest blogger Emily Wright shares her breastfeeding journey: "Nothing felt natural about breastfeeding in the beginning. It hurt. I was raw and engorged. I had so many questions: Was he eating enough? How could I tell how much he was eating? Was...

5 Common Breastfeeding Positions

5 Common Breastfeeding Positions

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

No matter how prepared you are for breastfeeding, once your baby arrives, you may have a lot of questions and concerns. Many moms wonder what position they should use for...

5 Common Breastfeeding Positions

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

No matter how prepared you are for breastfeeding, once your baby arrives, you may have a lot of questions and concerns. Many moms wonder what position they should use for nursing, and while there is no right or wrong answer,...

8 Tips for Breastfeeding an Older Baby

8 Tips for Breastfeeding an Older Baby

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, BSN, RN, IBCLC

Newborns like to snuggle up while they nurse, often falling asleep at the breast (and looking extremely adorable while doing so), but older babies (4-12 months) may have more active nursing habits....

8 Tips for Breastfeeding an Older Baby

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, BSN, RN, IBCLC

Newborns like to snuggle up while they nurse, often falling asleep at the breast (and looking extremely adorable while doing so), but older babies (4-12 months) may have more active nursing habits. They may stay awake, maintain eye contact, or play with...

10 Tips for Breastfeeding a Newborn Baby

10 Tips for Breastfeeding a Newborn Baby

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

In my work as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), I see many parents who doubt their ability to successfully provide breast milk for their babies. If you’re new...

10 Tips for Breastfeeding a Newborn Baby

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

In my work as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), I see many parents who doubt their ability to successfully provide breast milk for their babies. If you’re new to breastfeeding or you’ve done it before but can’t remember...

Everything You Need to Know About the <br> 10th Global Big Latch On, August 2–4, 2019

Everything You Need to Know About the 10th Global Big Latch On, August 2–4, 2019

A mother’s breastfeeding journey is one of the most special bonding experiences she can have with her baby, but it’s not without its challenges. Even though there are legal protections for mothers...

Everything You Need to Know About the 10th Global Big Latch On, August 2–4, 2019

A mother’s breastfeeding journey is one of the most special bonding experiences she can have with her baby, but it’s not without its challenges. Even though there are legal protections for mothers to breastfeed their babies in public, there are too many news stories to...

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.

All About Our Brave Models

All About Our Brave Models

Guest post by Erin Nelson and Jessie Wiener

At Kindred Bravely, we love seeing moms bolster each other on our social media platforms, and we love getting the opportunity to personally interact with these women as often as possible....

All About Our Brave Models

Guest post by Erin Nelson and Jessie Wiener

At Kindred Bravely, we love seeing moms bolster each other on our social media platforms, and we love getting the opportunity to personally interact with these women as often as possible. That’s one of the reasons we’re so grateful to use...

How Breastfeeding Mothers Can <br> Benefit from Babywearing

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.

Why Don’t Your Bras Have an Underwire? <br> Will I Have Enough Support Without It?

Why Don’t Your Bras Have an Underwire? Will I Have Enough Support Without It?

Guest post by Hannah Danto-Dorafsha

Since moms frequently reach out to our Customer Care team with questions about underwire, we thought we’d share some insights into our reasons for going wire-free.

Why Don’t Your Bras Have an Underwire? Will I Have Enough Support Without It?

Guest post by Hannah Danto-Dorafsha

Since moms frequently reach out to our Customer Care team with questions about underwire, we thought we’d share some insights into our reasons for going wire-free.

My Boobs Are Leaking! <br> 7 Common Breastfeeding <br> Challenges and Solutions

My Boobs Are Leaking! 7 Common Breastfeeding Challenges and Solutions

Guest post by Emily Foster

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

Guest post by Emily Foster

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...

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...

Breastfeeding in Public Is <br> Finally Legal in All 50 States

Breastfeeding in Public Is Finally Legal in All 50 States

Guest post by Amy Martinelli, PhD

Despite widespread support for the health benefits of nursing, many new moms find that the act of breastfeeding is not altogether welcome in some spaces. The internet is filled with stories of...

Breastfeeding in Public Is Finally Legal in All 50 States

Guest post by Amy Martinelli, PhD

Despite widespread support for the health benefits of nursing, many new moms find that the act of breastfeeding is not altogether welcome in some spaces. The internet is filled with stories of women who receive unsolicited advice and shaming from strangers when attempting to...