Welcome to the Kindred Bravely Blog

We're dedicated to creating a community of moms who support each other on the motherhood journey. As a team of moms, we hope our blog will be a source of education and encouragement - whether you're packing your hospital bag or glued to the couch during a cluster feeding session.

By moms. For moms.

Brave New Resolutions for Brave New Motherhood

Brave New Resolutions for Brave New Motherhood

Like many others, we’ve been talking a lot about resolutions and goals over the past few weeks. Since most of us have little ones at home, we saw a common...

Brave New Resolutions for Brave New Motherhood

Like many others, we’ve been talking a lot about resolutions and goals over the past few weeks. Since most of us have little ones at home, we saw a common thread in our wishes for the new year: our families.

Kindred Bravely’s Partnership with Free the Girls

Kindred Bravely’s Partnership with Free the Girls

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

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

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

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...

6 Maternity and Breastfeeding Essentials for a Cozy Winter

6 Maternity and Breastfeeding Essentials for a Cozy Winter

Guest post by Lauren Miller

The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and along with it, some colder weather. Although you’ve probably purchased everything needed to keep your baby warm and snug during the winter months,...

6 Maternity and Breastfeeding Essentials for a Cozy Winter

Guest post by Lauren Miller

The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and along with it, some colder weather. Although you’ve probably purchased everything needed to keep your baby warm and snug during the winter months, you’ll also want to make sure you’ve prepared yourself by...

I Was There Too

I Was There Too

Guest post by Erin Nelson

Guest blogger Erin Nelson opens up about motherhood: "When I reflect on my early days as a mother, especially when I had two children under the age of two, I...

I Was There Too

Guest post by Erin Nelson

Guest blogger Erin Nelson opens up about motherhood: "When I reflect on my early days as a mother, especially when I had two children under the age of two, I realize that there were parts of motherhood that no one...

Breastfeeding in Public Is <br> Finally Legal in All 50 States

Breastfeeding in Public Is Finally Legal in All 50 States

Guest post by Amy Martinelli, PhD

Despite widespread support for the health benefits of nursing, many new moms find that the act of breastfeeding is not altogether welcome in some spaces. The internet is filled with stories of...

Breastfeeding in Public Is Finally Legal in All 50 States

Guest post by Amy Martinelli, PhD

Despite widespread support for the health benefits of nursing, many new moms find that the act of breastfeeding is not altogether welcome in some spaces. The internet is filled with stories of women who receive unsolicited advice and shaming from strangers when attempting to...

ACOG's New Recommendations for Postpartum Care

ACOG's New Recommendations for Postpartum Care

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

When I read the new recommendations released by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), I was excited by the proactive effort to reduce some of the challenges women experience postpartum,...

ACOG's New Recommendations for Postpartum Care

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

When I read the new recommendations released by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), I was excited by the proactive effort to reduce some of the challenges women experience postpartum, especially the early weeks, which “are a critical period for...

Top Five Freezer Meals to Make Before Baby

Top Five Freezer Meals to Make Before Baby

Guest post by Alixandria Guzman

Kindred Bravely Facebook Manager Alix writes, "With my November due date feeling both far away and way too close, I’ve put my organization skills to their best possible use. I...

Top Five Freezer Meals to Make Before Baby

Guest post by Alixandria Guzman

Kindred Bravely Facebook Manager Alix writes, "With my November due date feeling both far away and way too close, I’ve put my organization skills to their best possible use. I want to be as prepared as possible for when my...

Honoring Angel Babies

Honoring Angel Babies

As we commemorate Pregnancy and Infant Loss month, we wanted to share some recommendations to help parents and families find special ways to honor the babies gone too soon. Those who...

Honoring Angel Babies

As we commemorate Pregnancy and Infant Loss month, we wanted to share some recommendations to help parents and families find special ways to honor the babies gone too soon. Those who have lost a baby know there are no magic words...

Three Tips for Becoming a Mom Entrepreneur

Three Tips for Becoming a Mom Entrepreneur

By Deeanne Akerson

Kindred Bravely Founder Deeanne Akerson shares her tips on becoming a mom entrepreneur: "I understand how challenging – and exciting – it can be to begin your journey as a...

Three Tips for Becoming a Mom Entrepreneur

By Deeanne Akerson

Kindred Bravely Founder Deeanne Akerson shares her tips on becoming a mom entrepreneur: "I understand how challenging – and exciting – it can be to begin your journey as a mom entrepreneur. I was there, just a few years ago....

Simple Ways to Stay Active as a New Mom

Simple Ways to Stay Active as a New Mom

Guest post by Stacey Kinney

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

Guest post by Stacey Kinney

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

7 Ways to Work Out After Baby

Guest post by Claire Silveira

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

Guest post by Claire Silveira

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,...

BraveMoms Share: My Pumping Story

BraveMoms Share: My Pumping Story

To celebrate the launch of our patent-pending hands-free pumping and nursing bra, we wanted to share some of the breastfeeding stories we don’t often hear: the stories of pumping mamas. We...

BraveMoms Share: My Pumping Story

To celebrate the launch of our patent-pending hands-free pumping and nursing bra, we wanted to share some of the breastfeeding stories we don’t often hear: the stories of pumping mamas. We hope these BraveMom stories and photos will encourage other pumping...