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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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Postpartum Depression: An Interview with Dr. Pari Ghodsi
We interviewed Dr. Pari Ghodsi, a Board Certified OBGYN, about postpartum depression (PPD). Dr. Pari also discussed post-traumatic stress disorder and postpartum anxiety. Read on for great strategies for handling this challenging...
Postpartum Depression: An Interview with Dr. Pari Ghodsi
We interviewed Dr. Pari Ghodsi, a Board Certified OBGYN, about postpartum depression (PPD). Dr. Pari also discussed post-traumatic stress disorder and postpartum anxiety. Read on for great strategies for handling this challenging period.
10 Tips for the Second Trimester of Pregnancy from a Mom of Three
You’ve made it through your first trimester. Congratulations! I know I’m not alone in saying the second trimester is sort of a sweet spot in pregnancy. Of course, every woman’s pregnancy is different...
10 Tips for the Second Trimester of Pregnancy from a Mom of Three
You’ve made it through your first trimester. Congratulations! I know I’m not alone in saying the second trimester is sort of a sweet spot in pregnancy. Of course, every woman’s pregnancy is different -- but for me, the second trimester is like a...
How to Embrace Real Motherhood: The Messy, the Chaotic and the Beautiful
Guest writer Emily Foster shares, "Before having a baby, you might have had a romantic idea of what motherhood would look like. If you’re like me, in this vision your hair...
How to Embrace Real Motherhood: The Messy, the Chaotic and the Beautiful
Guest writer Emily Foster shares, "Before having a baby, you might have had a romantic idea of what motherhood would look like. If you’re like me, in this vision your hair is wrangled in the perfect messy ponytail, you fit into...
How Becoming a Mom Helps You Feel Beautiful
Guest blogger Maggie McGarvey shares how she found (her own) beauty in motherhood: "Puberty hit early for me, and it was not my friend. I sprouted into a C-cup overnight, and...
How Becoming a Mom Helps You Feel Beautiful
Guest blogger Maggie McGarvey shares how she found (her own) beauty in motherhood: "Puberty hit early for me, and it was not my friend. I sprouted into a C-cup overnight, and no one seemed to know how to react to my...
Everything You Need to Know About the First Trimester of Pregnancy
You stare at the positive pregnancy test, your heart racing. The sense that life is about to change completely washes over you. Everyone reacts differently to this monumental news, and...
Everything You Need to Know About the First Trimester of Pregnancy
You stare at the positive pregnancy test, your heart racing. The sense that life is about to change completely washes over you. Everyone reacts differently to this monumental news, and whether you’re excited, apprehensive, or nervous, we’re here to guide...
10 Tips for Surviving the First Trimester of Pregnancy from a Mom of Three
In my experience of carrying three babies to term, the first trimester has always been the hardest by far. The exhaustion, the nausea, the nipple soreness, the constant trips to...
10 Tips for Surviving the First Trimester of Pregnancy from a Mom of Three
In my experience of carrying three babies to term, the first trimester has always been the hardest by far. The exhaustion, the nausea, the nipple soreness, the constant trips to the bathroom – I could do without all of it...
Kindred Bravely’s Partnership with Free the Girls
One of the giving partnerships we’re incredibly proud of is Free the Girls, a non-profit organization that uses an economic empowerment model to help formerly trafficked women in developing countries start...
Kindred Bravely’s Partnership with Free the Girls
One of the giving partnerships we’re incredibly proud of is Free the Girls, a non-profit organization that uses an economic empowerment model to help formerly trafficked women in developing countries start new lives of true freedom – as entrepreneurs selling donated...
Simple Ways to Stay Active as a New Mom
Having a newborn is exciting and fulfilling, but it can also be demanding and unrelenting. Exercise is one of the best ways to contend with the challenges of new parenthood....
Simple Ways to Stay Active as a New Mom
Having a newborn is exciting and fulfilling, but it can also be demanding and unrelenting. Exercise is one of the best ways to contend with the challenges of new parenthood. As hard as it might be some days, working out can...
7 Ways to Work Out After Baby
Caring for a new baby can be exhausting, and during the first few weeks of motherhood, bouncing your baby to sleep and running from room to room might be your...
7 Ways to Work Out After Baby
Caring for a new baby can be exhausting, and during the first few weeks of motherhood, bouncing your baby to sleep and running from room to room might be your most intense physical activities. Once you have your doctor’s permission,...
Finding Community
I know a lot of moms who struggle to find community. They had a community before they had kids, but when they became mothers, things changed. Perhaps some of their...
Finding Community
I know a lot of moms who struggle to find community. They had a community before they had kids, but when they became mothers, things changed. Perhaps some of their friends weren’t ready for the new dynamics. And that’s fine....
3 Nutrition Tips for When You Are Expecting
Eating everything in moderation can be tough when you're pregnant, especially when you're contending with cravings. But "eating for two" is a bit misleading. We discuss three key nutrition tips...
3 Nutrition Tips for When You Are Expecting
Eating everything in moderation can be tough when you're pregnant, especially when you're contending with cravings. But "eating for two" is a bit misleading. We discuss three key nutrition tips for a healthy pregnancy.
3 Self-Care Tips for When You Are Expecting
To some degree, a healthy pregnancy is about filtering out the stress-inducing information that comes your way and seeking out what makes you feel confident, comfortable, and empowered. No matter what...
3 Self-Care Tips for When You Are Expecting
To some degree, a healthy pregnancy is about filtering out the stress-inducing information that comes your way and seeking out what makes you feel confident, comfortable, and empowered. No matter what your pregnancy experience is, you can’t go wrong with taking...
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