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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.

By moms. For moms.

How Busy Moms Can Make Healthy Meals for Their Families | Kindred Bravely

How Busy Moms Can Make Healthy Meals for Their Families

Guest post by Jennifer Blossom

Guest blogger Jennifer Blossom, the CEO/Founder of blossomingmommyandbaby.com, shares her tips for healthy meals: "Healthy, fast meals and motherhood should go hand in hand, so why do so many of us...

How Busy Moms Can Make Healthy Meals for Their Families

Guest post by Jennifer Blossom

Guest blogger Jennifer Blossom, the CEO/Founder of blossomingmommyandbaby.com, shares her tips for healthy meals: "Healthy, fast meals and motherhood should go hand in hand, so why do so many of us seem to struggle in this aspect of #momlife? It is...

8 Effective Remedies for <br> Morning Sickness | Kindred Bravely

8 Effective Remedies for Morning Sickness

Guest post by Claire Silveira

Women have a range of emotions when they get a positive pregnancy test. One fairly common reaction? Dread of morning sickness. And for good reason! Your body is changing; you...

8 Effective Remedies for Morning Sickness

Guest post by Claire Silveira

Women have a range of emotions when they get a positive pregnancy test. One fairly common reaction? Dread of morning sickness. And for good reason! Your body is changing; you may be incredibly tired; you may not have even told...

Five Fast Facts About Breast Cancer | Kindred Bravely

Five Fast Facts About Breast Cancer

As nursing moms and breastfeeding advocates, we spend a lot of time talking about breasts. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to give you five quick facts...

Five Fast Facts About Breast Cancer

As nursing moms and breastfeeding advocates, we spend a lot of time talking about breasts. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to give you five quick facts about breast cancer, pregnancy, and breastfeeding that you might not...

Five Simple Baby Food Recipes to <br> Stock Your Freezer | Kindred Bravely

Five Simple Baby Food Recipes to Stock Your Freezer

Guest post by J.K. Coy

Guest blogger J.K. Coy shares her favorite baby food recipes: "Making my own baby food is a practical way to get healthy food in my little girls’ growing bodies. But...

Five Simple Baby Food Recipes to Stock Your Freezer

Guest post by J.K. Coy

Guest blogger J.K. Coy shares her favorite baby food recipes: "Making my own baby food is a practical way to get healthy food in my little girls’ growing bodies. But I’m a busy mom, and anything I add to my...

Quick Tips for the First 10 Days with a Newborn | Kindred Bravely

Quick Tips for the First 10 Days with a Newborn

Guest post by Keren Simanova

Leaving the hospital with your new baby is one of the most exciting and daunting times of a mother’s life. The first 10 days with a newborn will feel like forever and...

Quick Tips for the First 10 Days with a Newborn

Guest post by Keren Simanova

Leaving the hospital with your new baby is one of the most exciting and daunting times of a mother’s life. The first 10 days with a newborn will feel like forever and like a whirlwind all at the same time. You’ll be...

10 Unexpected Diaper Bag Essentials | Kindred Bravely

10 Unexpected Diaper Bag Essentials

Guest post by Alixandria Guzman

Heading out with your baby (for the first or even the 100th time) can be so exciting! If you’re like me, you meticulously plan outfits for max cuteness overload, because you...

10 Unexpected Diaper Bag Essentials

Guest post by Alixandria Guzman

Heading out with your baby (for the first or even the 100th time) can be so exciting! If you’re like me, you meticulously plan outfits for max cuteness overload, because you know that everyone will be oohing and aahing at your...

5 Common Breastfeeding Positions | Kindred Bravely

5 Common Breastfeeding Positions

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

No matter how prepared you are for breastfeeding, once your baby arrives, you may have a lot of questions and concerns. Many moms wonder what position they should use for...

5 Common Breastfeeding Positions

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

No matter how prepared you are for breastfeeding, once your baby arrives, you may have a lot of questions and concerns. Many moms wonder what position they should use for nursing, and while there is no right or wrong answer,...

KB Moms Share: Stories from Our Labor Days | Kindred Bravely

KB Moms Share: Stories from Our Labor Days

In honor of Labor Day (and because we absolutely love birth stories), we're sharing stories from our own deliveries. From barely making it to the hospital to laboring for four...

KB Moms Share: Stories from Our Labor Days

In honor of Labor Day (and because we absolutely love birth stories), we're sharing stories from our own deliveries. From barely making it to the hospital to laboring for four days, from home births to inductions, from two amniotic sacs...

8 Tips for Breastfeeding an Older Baby | Kindred Bravely

8 Tips for Breastfeeding an Older Baby

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, BSN, RN, IBCLC

Newborns like to snuggle up while they nurse, often falling asleep at the breast (and looking extremely adorable while doing so), but older babies (4-12 months) may have more active nursing habits....

8 Tips for Breastfeeding an Older Baby

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, BSN, RN, IBCLC

Newborns like to snuggle up while they nurse, often falling asleep at the breast (and looking extremely adorable while doing so), but older babies (4-12 months) may have more active nursing habits. They may stay awake, maintain eye contact, or play with...

Kindred Bravely Ranks #20 <br> on Inc.com's List of America’s <br> Fastest-Growing Private Companies | Kindred Bravely

Kindred Bravely Ranks #20 on Inc.com's List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Kindred Bravely is honored to be named #20 on Inc. magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.

Kindred Bravely Ranks #20 on Inc.com's List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Kindred Bravely is honored to be named #20 on Inc. magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.

5 Pumping Tips to Know <br> Before Your Baby Arrives | Kindred Bravely

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...

10 Tips for Breastfeeding a Newborn Baby | Kindred Bravely

10 Tips for Breastfeeding a Newborn Baby

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

In my work as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), I see many parents who doubt their ability to successfully provide breast milk for their babies. If you’re new...

10 Tips for Breastfeeding a Newborn Baby

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

In my work as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), I see many parents who doubt their ability to successfully provide breast milk for their babies. If you’re new to breastfeeding or you’ve done it before but can’t remember...