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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.

Best Nursing Sleep Bras 2023 | Kindred Bravely

Best Nursing Sleep Bras 2023

Caring for a bundle of joy is an experience like no other. It’s also more work than most everyone expects. Round-the-clock, on-demand nursing is great for your little one. But...

Best Nursing Sleep Bras 2023

Caring for a bundle of joy is an experience like no other. It’s also more work than most everyone expects. Round-the-clock, on-demand nursing is great for your little one. But just as with diaper changes, you get called on at...

6 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know | Kindred Bravely

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...

The 4 Best Pregnancy & Maternity Sleep Bras for 2023 | Kindred Bravely

The 4 Best Pregnancy & Maternity Sleep Bras for 2023

Despite the excitement and joyful anticipation of motherhood, pregnancy and postpartum can add a layer of complexity to just about everything, including finding the best bras.

The 4 Best Pregnancy & Maternity Sleep Bras for 2023

Despite the excitement and joyful anticipation of motherhood, pregnancy and postpartum can add a layer of complexity to just about everything, including finding the best bras.

Sex After Baby: 8 Concerns New Moms May Have (and How to Address Them) | Kindred Bravely

Sex After Baby: 8 Concerns New Moms May Have (and How to Address Them)

Guest post by Alixandria Guzman

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)

Guest post by Alixandria Guzman

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 | Kindred Bravely

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 | Kindred Bravely

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.

Cuddle Weather Capsule Collection for Nursing Moms | Kindred Bravely

Cuddle Weather Capsule Collection for Nursing Moms

Guest post by Stephanie Gosnell

When I was pregnant with my first son, nursing clothes weren’t even on my radar. Now, more than 17 months into breastfeeding my second son, nursing-friendly clothing has become my...

Cuddle Weather Capsule Collection for Nursing Moms

Guest post by Stephanie Gosnell

When I was pregnant with my first son, nursing clothes weren’t even on my radar. Now, more than 17 months into breastfeeding my second son, nursing-friendly clothing has become my breast friend (pun intended)! With the weather getting colder, I...

Nursing-Friendly Postpartum Loungewear | Kindred Bravely

Nursing-Friendly Postpartum Loungewear

My postpartum recovery experience was tough. I felt useless lying in bed for the first few weeks, which is hard for an achiever, type-A personality like me. Don’t get me...

Nursing-Friendly Postpartum Loungewear

My postpartum recovery experience was tough. I felt useless lying in bed for the first few weeks, which is hard for an achiever, type-A personality like me. Don’t get me wrong: I was in newborn bliss hanging out with my...

5 Tips for Recovering from a C-section with a Toddler | Kindred Bravely

5 Tips for Recovering from a C-section with a Toddler

Guest post by Karissa Whitman

A C-section is no walk in the park. It’s a major surgery that involves incisions through the abdomen and uterus to reach that sweet little bundle of joy. Sometimes, a C-section...

5 Tips for Recovering from a C-section with a Toddler

Guest post by Karissa Whitman

A C-section is no walk in the park. It’s a major surgery that involves incisions through the abdomen and uterus to reach that sweet little bundle of joy. Sometimes, a C-section is completely unexpected, while other times it’s planned. No matter how...

Breast Milk Storage: Tips for Freezing and Refrigerating | Kindred Bravely

Breast Milk Storage: Tips for Freezing and Refrigerating

Breast milk is one of the greatest gifts you can give your baby. That’s why you pump during your lunch break or in the middle of the night and why...

Breast Milk Storage: Tips for Freezing and Refrigerating

Breast milk is one of the greatest gifts you can give your baby. That’s why you pump during your lunch break or in the middle of the night and why you really do cry over spilled (or spoiled) milk. Since...

What to Expect During Your First Prenatal Appointment | Kindred Bravely

What to Expect During Your First Prenatal Appointment

Guest post by Aimee Laurence

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

Guest post by Aimee Laurence

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 | Kindred Bravely

Five Healing Strategies After a Pregnancy Loss

Guest post by Gabrielle Mowry

"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

Guest post by Gabrielle Mowry

"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...