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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.

By moms. For moms.

World Breastfeeding Week - Our 8 Favorite Ways to Celebrate Liquid Gold

World Breastfeeding Week - Our 8 Favorite Ways to Celebrate Liquid Gold

Every year from August 1 to August 7, people around the globe celebrate World Breastfeeding Week (WBW). Coordinated by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), this annual campaign raises awareness about...

World Breastfeeding Week - Our 8 Favorite Ways to Celebrate Liquid Gold

Every year from August 1 to August 7, people around the globe celebrate World Breastfeeding Week (WBW). Coordinated by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), this annual campaign raises awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding and works to support breastfeeding people...

Is This Breast Milk Still Good?

Is This Breast Milk Still Good?

Guest post by Wendy Wisner, IBCLC

If you’re a pumping mom – whether you pump exclusively, while away from your little one, or for the occasional night out – you work hard for every last ounce you pump, which means you...

Is This Breast Milk Still Good?

Guest post by Wendy Wisner, IBCLC

If you’re a pumping mom – whether you pump exclusively, while away from your little one, or for the occasional night out – you work hard for every last ounce you pump, which means you probably cringe at spilling even a single drop of milk,...

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...

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...

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 Pumping Tips to Know <br> Before Your Baby Arrives

5 Pumping Tips to Know Before Your Baby Arrives

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

The newborn days will be tough, but preparation can go a long way. Since you will likely pump at some point during your feeding journey, we've put together a few pumping tips to...

5 Pumping Tips to Know Before Your Baby Arrives

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

The newborn days will be tough, but preparation can go a long way. Since you will likely pump at some point during your feeding journey, we've put together a few pumping tips to know before your baby arrives. RN, Certified Lactation Counselor, and...

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...

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...

What to Keep in Your Work Pumping Station

What to Keep in Your Work Pumping Station

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

Returning to work after having a baby can be challenging. You may be anxious about how you and your baby will handle the separation, and you may have questions about how...

What to Keep in Your Work Pumping Station

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

Returning to work after having a baby can be challenging. You may be anxious about how you and your baby will handle the separation, and you may have questions about how you can best prepare for this transition. How can you keep...

Pumping at Work: <br> Door Hangers for Privacy

Pumping at Work: Door Hangers for Privacy

Pumping at work is no joke. From pumping between meetings (or classes or customers) to pumping on the commute to cleaning all the bottles and parts, pumping mamas are warriors....

Pumping at Work: Door Hangers for Privacy

Pumping at work is no joke. From pumping between meetings (or classes or customers) to pumping on the commute to cleaning all the bottles and parts, pumping mamas are warriors. To make things a little easier on you, we’ve designed...

5 Pumping Tips to Know Before <br> Returning to Work

5 Pumping Tips to Know Before Returning to Work

Guest post by Shantel Harlin

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

Guest post by Shantel Harlin

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.