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Welcome to the Kindred Bravely Journal, a space created by moms, for moms. Here, we share real stories, expert guidance, and thoughtful tips to help you feel more supported, more informed, and more like yourself through every stage of motherhood.
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30 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
You’ve reached week 30 of pregnancy! That means only 10 or so weeks left until your baby arrives. Early pregnancy symptoms like fatigue and frequent urination might be making a...
30 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
You’ve reached week 30 of pregnancy! That means only 10 or so weeks left until your baby arrives. Early pregnancy symptoms like fatigue and frequent urination might be making a comeback as your due date gets closer, and you may...
28 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
You’re one week into the third trimester. Only 12 or so weeks left until you meet your baby. If you haven’t done so, you might want to schedule a childbirth...
28 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
You’re one week into the third trimester. Only 12 or so weeks left until you meet your baby. If you haven’t done so, you might want to schedule a childbirth class and a tour of the facilities where you’ll be...
27 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
Welcome to your third trimester! Only three months left to go. We know this final trimester of your pregnancy can be physically and emotionally challenging. Since your mental health is...
27 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
Welcome to your third trimester! Only three months left to go. We know this final trimester of your pregnancy can be physically and emotionally challenging. Since your mental health is a critical element of your well-being, make sure to take...
26 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
Welcome to week 26! Have stretch marks, pregnancy weight gain, and changes to your belly button been the hallmarks of the second trimester? Good news: you're almost in the third...
26 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
Welcome to week 26! Have stretch marks, pregnancy weight gain, and changes to your belly button been the hallmarks of the second trimester? Good news: you're almost in the third trimester.
25 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
Your 25th week of pregnancy is here, which means you’re only 15 weeks away from your due date. You’re in your sixth month of pregnancy and almost finished with your second...
25 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
Your 25th week of pregnancy is here, which means you’re only 15 weeks away from your due date. You’re in your sixth month of pregnancy and almost finished with your second trimester. Have you picked a name for your baby yet?
24 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
You’re in month six of your pregnancy and only two weeks away from the start of your third trimester. It might be time to start prepping freezer meals if you’re...
24 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
You’re in month six of your pregnancy and only two weeks away from the start of your third trimester. It might be time to start prepping freezer meals if you’re feeling up to it. You may also want to start...
23 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
23 weeks pregnant officially marks the start of your sixth month of pregnancy. With only 17 weeks left, it’s a good time to start thinking about what maternity leave will...
23 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
23 weeks pregnant officially marks the start of your sixth month of pregnancy. With only 17 weeks left, it’s a good time to start thinking about what maternity leave will look like.
22 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
At 22 weeks pregnant, you're in month 5 of your pregnancy. Only 18 more weeks left! If you haven’t already had your mid-pregnancy ultrasound (aka anatomy scan), this might be the...
22 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
At 22 weeks pregnant, you're in month 5 of your pregnancy. Only 18 more weeks left! If you haven’t already had your mid-pregnancy ultrasound (aka anatomy scan), this might be the week, and you’ve likely wrapped up any genetic testing at...
21 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
You’re past the halfway point! At 21 weeks pregnant, you’re in month 5 of your pregnancy, but in a few short weeks, you’ll be rounding the corner on month six...
21 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
You’re past the halfway point! At 21 weeks pregnant, you’re in month 5 of your pregnancy, but in a few short weeks, you’ll be rounding the corner on month six (as well as the third trimester!).
20 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
20 weeks pregnant officially marks the halfway point to meeting your baby. That’s right – you’re halfway there! Can you believe it? Since health care providers consider a pregnancy to be full-term...
20 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
20 weeks pregnant officially marks the halfway point to meeting your baby. That’s right – you’re halfway there! Can you believe it? Since health care providers consider a pregnancy to be full-term anywhere between 37 and 42 weeks, you only have about 20...
19 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
Welcome to week 19! You’re well into your fifth month of pregnancy, and with only 4 months left to go, you may feel like there’s a lot to do to...
19 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
Welcome to week 19! You’re well into your fifth month of pregnancy, and with only 4 months left to go, you may feel like there’s a lot to do to prepare for your baby’s arrival.
18 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
18 weeks pregnant is month 5 of your pregnancy. Leg cramps and other not-so-fun symptoms are likely to linger as your pregnancy progresses week by week, but can you believe...
18 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
18 weeks pregnant is month 5 of your pregnancy. Leg cramps and other not-so-fun symptoms are likely to linger as your pregnancy progresses week by week, but can you believe you only have a few more months left to go?
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