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What You Need to Know About Postpartum Depression
Whether from the stress of labor, a genetic predisposition, or even a perceived failure to live up to what you believe your motherhood journey should look like, postpartum depression can leave you...
What You Need to Know About Postpartum Depression
Whether from the stress of labor, a genetic predisposition, or even a perceived failure to live up to what you believe your motherhood journey should look like, postpartum depression can leave you feeling hopeless and broken. While what you’re experiencing can make...
For Our Covid Babies. For My Supernova.
In the summer of 2021, my first child was born. She came into the world wide-eyed and ready. The night she was born, I held her, my whole body shaking...
For Our Covid Babies. For My Supernova.
In the summer of 2021, my first child was born. She came into the world wide-eyed and ready. The night she was born, I held her, my whole body shaking after what had been an intensely traumatic birthing experience.
7 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
Welcome to the second half of your first trimester. By the time you’re 6 weeks pregnant, your body has gone through dramatic internal changes. At 7 weeks pregnant, your baby has...
7 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
Welcome to the second half of your first trimester. By the time you’re 6 weeks pregnant, your body has gone through dramatic internal changes. At 7 weeks pregnant, your baby has grown 10,000 times bigger than they were at conception! They’re now the...
6 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
Each of us has a unique journey to motherhood, and pregnancy can be beautiful, bewildering, and downright daunting at times! We get it. Kindred Bravely is grateful to share what...
6 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
Each of us has a unique journey to motherhood, and pregnancy can be beautiful, bewildering, and downright daunting at times! We get it. Kindred Bravely is grateful to share what you need to know about one of the most meaningful...
Sex After Baby: 8 Concerns New Moms May Have (and How to Address Them)
I don't need to give you a lesson on the birds and the bees. If you're looking at a nursing bra, you probably know how everything works. What you might not know...
Sex After Baby: 8 Concerns New Moms May Have (and How to Address Them)
I don't need to give you a lesson on the birds and the bees. If you're looking at a nursing bra, you probably know how everything works. What you might not know is how to deal with your concerns about sex after your baby...
20 Healthy and Delicious Pregnancy Snacks
As your pregnancy progresses, you’ll likely find yourself dealing with nausea, hunger pangs, and odd cravings. You’re probably tired and busier than ever, and you may have certain food aversions that make meal planning difficult. One simple...
20 Healthy and Delicious Pregnancy Snacks
As your pregnancy progresses, you’ll likely find yourself dealing with nausea, hunger pangs, and odd cravings. You’re probably tired and busier than ever, and you may have certain food aversions that make meal planning difficult. One simple solution is to have healthy, quick snacks on hand to...
Safe Exercises for Working Out While Pregnant
Whether this is your first pregnancy or your fifth, you may be wondering, “Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy?” Experts throughout the world recommend exercise during low-risk or uncomplicated...
Safe Exercises for Working Out While Pregnant
Whether this is your first pregnancy or your fifth, you may be wondering, “Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy?” Experts throughout the world recommend exercise during low-risk or uncomplicated pregnancy unless your medical doctor has advised against it.
What to Expect During Your First Prenatal Appointment
As soon as you find out you’re pregnant, it’s normal to feel excited, nervous, and overwhelmed about what to do next. One of the first things you’ll likely do is book...
What to Expect During Your First Prenatal Appointment
As soon as you find out you’re pregnant, it’s normal to feel excited, nervous, and overwhelmed about what to do next. One of the first things you’ll likely do is book an appointment with a medical professional to confirm your pregnancy and to...
Five Healing Strategies After a Pregnancy Loss
"I’m so sorry for your loss. With the loss of a pregnancy, the possibility of what could have been can seem to slip away. This is incredibly painful and hard...
Five Healing Strategies After a Pregnancy Loss
"I’m so sorry for your loss. With the loss of a pregnancy, the possibility of what could have been can seem to slip away. This is incredibly painful and hard to grapple with...." Certified bereavement doula Gabrielle Mowry offers five things that...
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Generosity is a core value of our company. In our quest to bolster women, we give to many incredible women’s health organizations. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to...
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Generosity is a core value of our company. In our quest to bolster women, we give to many incredible women’s health organizations. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to share a little about one of the organizations we give...
30 Things Moms Wish They Had Known About Labor and Delivery
As we thought about our own birth stories, we realized that there were a lot of things we wish we had known on those journeys to meet our babies. We decided...
30 Things Moms Wish They Had Known About Labor and Delivery
As we thought about our own birth stories, we realized that there were a lot of things we wish we had known on those journeys to meet our babies. We decided to ask our Facebook page followers about their experiences and what they wish they...
From Medicine to Motherhood: A Black Doctor's Breastfeeding Experience
My breastfeeding journey started 30 years before I became a mother when my mother, a Registered Nurse and lactation specialist, would tirelessly alternate breastfeeding my younger twin brothers. As a toddler,...
From Medicine to Motherhood: A Black Doctor's Breastfeeding Experience
My breastfeeding journey started 30 years before I became a mother when my mother, a Registered Nurse and lactation specialist, would tirelessly alternate breastfeeding my younger twin brothers. As a toddler, I had no idea the historical context and significance this...
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