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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.

#MomLife: Shattering the “Front Porch View” of Social Media Motherhood

#MomLife: Shattering the “Front Porch View” of Social Media Motherhood

Guest post by Sarah Ortmayer

Sarah, our Social Media Manager, invites you to look past the social media version of motherhood. She writes, "Before having kids, and even after my first son was born, I had...

#MomLife: Shattering the “Front Porch View” of Social Media Motherhood

Guest post by Sarah Ortmayer

Sarah, our Social Media Manager, invites you to look past the social media version of motherhood. She writes, "Before having kids, and even after my first son was born, I had this image in my mind of what our days would...

Brave New Motherhood

Brave New Motherhood

By Deeanne Akerson

A maelstrom of heightened emotions and changing hormones coupled with new mom exhaustion and a sense of isolation can make sanity feel elusive. Though you might encounter unexpected challenges with your growing...

Brave New Motherhood

By Deeanne Akerson

A maelstrom of heightened emotions and changing hormones coupled with new mom exhaustion and a sense of isolation can make sanity feel elusive. Though you might encounter unexpected challenges with your growing family, you’ll also find yourself changing in amazing ways.

BraveMoms Share: Pumping Tips for Moms Returning to Work

BraveMoms Share: Pumping Tips for Moms Returning to Work

By Deeanne Akerson

Pumping at work can be challenging, but so many of us do it anyway. We do it because we want to give our babies the best nutrients possible. We do...

BraveMoms Share: Pumping Tips for Moms Returning to Work

By Deeanne Akerson

Pumping at work can be challenging, but so many of us do it anyway. We do it because we want to give our babies the best nutrients possible. We do it because we would be nursing our babies during the...

11 Ways to Bond with Your Newborn

11 Ways to Bond with Your Newborn

By Deeanne Akerson

Newborns rely on loving parents to soothe their sensory overload and meet their basic needs. Through this consistent caregiving, the parent-child bond grows. The beauty of this phase is that every...

11 Ways to Bond with Your Newborn

By Deeanne Akerson

Newborns rely on loving parents to soothe their sensory overload and meet their basic needs. Through this consistent caregiving, the parent-child bond grows. The beauty of this phase is that every moment – when you gaze at your newborn, touch her...

Nursing Bras 101: A Complete Guide for the Breastfeeding Mom

Nursing Bras 101: A Complete Guide for the Breastfeeding Mom

You’re sailing through your pre-baby to-do list. Your nursery is stocked with the haul from your baby shower. You’ve imagined every possible baby gear necessity. Yet one question remains: What...

Nursing Bras 101: A Complete Guide for the Breastfeeding Mom

You’re sailing through your pre-baby to-do list. Your nursery is stocked with the haul from your baby shower. You’ve imagined every possible baby gear necessity. Yet one question remains: What will YOU need to accommodate your changing body? Although it...

Finding Community

Finding Community

By Deeanne Akerson

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

By Deeanne Akerson

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

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

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...

3 Exercise Tips for When You Are Expecting

3 Exercise Tips for When You Are Expecting

Some evidence suggests that active women are better prepared for labor & delivery, and may even recover more quickly. Exercise may also ease the aches, pains, and mood swings of pregnancy --...

3 Exercise Tips for When You Are Expecting

Some evidence suggests that active women are better prepared for labor & delivery, and may even recover more quickly. Exercise may also ease the aches, pains, and mood swings of pregnancy -- and help you sleep better. It also often gives you...

Kindred Bravely's Third Birthday

Kindred Bravely's Third Birthday

Celebrating the milestone of my company turning three is so unreal for me. In reflecting on our journey together so far, we combed through our social media posts - our Kindred Bravely...

Kindred Bravely's Third Birthday

Celebrating the milestone of my company turning three is so unreal for me. In reflecting on our journey together so far, we combed through our social media posts - our Kindred Bravely family photos, if you will - to pull your favorites...

15 Breastfeeding Affirmations

15 Breastfeeding Affirmations

Affirmations and mantras are great ways to infuse positive self-talk into our breastfeeding journeys. In this article, we'll share 15 of our favorite breastfeeding affirmations (downloadable). Whisper them, shout them, sing...

15 Breastfeeding Affirmations

Affirmations and mantras are great ways to infuse positive self-talk into our breastfeeding journeys. In this article, we'll share 15 of our favorite breastfeeding affirmations (downloadable). Whisper them, shout them, sing them to your baby, dance to them, repeat them over...

5 Things I Didn't Know About Breastfeeding

5 Things I Didn't Know About Breastfeeding

Guest post by Maggie McGarvey

In this guest blog, Maggie, Kindred Bravely's Email Marketing Manager, talks candidly about everything she didn't know about breastfeeding, pumping, and getting support.

5 Things I Didn't Know About Breastfeeding

Guest post by Maggie McGarvey

In this guest blog, Maggie, Kindred Bravely's Email Marketing Manager, talks candidly about everything she didn't know about breastfeeding, pumping, and getting support.