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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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Creating a Birth Plan for Induction
Welcoming your baby into the world is a special event, no matter how it happens. Whether you're planning to be induced or you want to be prepared "just in case,"...
Creating a Birth Plan for Induction
Welcoming your baby into the world is a special event, no matter how it happens. Whether you're planning to be induced or you want to be prepared "just in case," our Induction Goals Checklist is a great way to start...
Creating a Birth Plan
Welcoming your baby into the world is a special event, no matter how it happens. Our Birth Goals Checklist is a great way to start the conversation with your partner...
Creating a Birth Plan
Welcoming your baby into the world is a special event, no matter how it happens. Our Birth Goals Checklist is a great way to start the conversation with your partner and medical team about how you'd like to experience the...
Creating a Cesarean Birth Plan
Welcoming your baby into the world is a special event, no matter how it happens. Whether you've scheduled a C-section, or you want to be prepared "just in case," our...
Creating a Cesarean Birth Plan
Welcoming your baby into the world is a special event, no matter how it happens. Whether you've scheduled a C-section, or you want to be prepared "just in case," our Cesarean Goals Checklist is a great way to start talking...
How to Choose the Right Nursing Bra
Whether you prefer full coverage, light support, or a style with versatility, the three most important aspects of choosing the right bra are fit, function, and feel. Some moms may...
How to Choose the Right Nursing Bra
Whether you prefer full coverage, light support, or a style with versatility, the three most important aspects of choosing the right bra are fit, function, and feel. Some moms may find they’re comfortable using the same style bra day and...
My Breastfeeding Journey
From the time I found out I was pregnant with my first, there was no doubt in my mind that I would breastfeed. As a mom-to-be, I already wanted to...
My Breastfeeding Journey
From the time I found out I was pregnant with my first, there was no doubt in my mind that I would breastfeed. As a mom-to-be, I already wanted to provide my baby with the best quality everything, so I...
31 Terms Every Breastfeeding Mom Should Know
While every mom’s breastfeeding journey is unique, many words and phrases make a sudden appearance in everyone’s new vocabulary. Some of these are easy to understand, others may be a...
31 Terms Every Breastfeeding Mom Should Know
While every mom’s breastfeeding journey is unique, many words and phrases make a sudden appearance in everyone’s new vocabulary. Some of these are easy to understand, others may be a little confusing. Here, we’ve compiled some of our favorite, most...
Children Will Listen
Have you ever had a moment of real clarity? Someone once asked, “How do you know if you’re a successful parent?” That threw me a bit. I’d thought a lot...
Children Will Listen
Have you ever had a moment of real clarity? Someone once asked, “How do you know if you’re a successful parent?” That threw me a bit. I’d thought a lot about what it would mean for me to be a good parent,...
5 Frequently Asked Milk Supply Questions
We got so many wonderful questions during our Facebook Live about Breastfeeding Struggles that we wanted to share some of the questions and answers with you. Be sure to let...
5 Frequently Asked Milk Supply Questions
We got so many wonderful questions during our Facebook Live about Breastfeeding Struggles that we wanted to share some of the questions and answers with you. Be sure to let us know if you have any questions in the comments...
#MomLife: Breastfeeding Bravely
In this guest post, Stephanie Parsons, a mom of two, shares her thoughts on breastfeeding as a second-time-mom.
#MomLife: Breastfeeding Bravely
In this guest post, Stephanie Parsons, a mom of two, shares her thoughts on breastfeeding as a second-time-mom.
3 Reasons Every Breastfeeding Mom Needs the Right Nursing Bra
The most important thing you need for breastfeeding success? The right kind of support. Thoughtful encouragement, professional advice, and quality resources help keep you focused on the reasons you’ve decided to nurse, but just as...
3 Reasons Every Breastfeeding Mom Needs the Right Nursing Bra
The most important thing you need for breastfeeding success? The right kind of support. Thoughtful encouragement, professional advice, and quality resources help keep you focused on the reasons you’ve decided to nurse, but just as important is the right kind of support for your body.
Nothing Lasts Forever
In the moments I’m frustrated or overwhelmed, I remind myself to look at life from my children’s perspective. Since they’re seeing everything for the first time, life is either the...
Nothing Lasts Forever
In the moments I’m frustrated or overwhelmed, I remind myself to look at life from my children’s perspective. Since they’re seeing everything for the first time, life is either the best or the worst. They can only react to what’s...
Five ACOG Recommendations for Limiting Intervention during Birth
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recently updated their recommendations to limit intervention during birth. Since these recommendations were released, natural birth advocates have been talking about the impact these changes...
Five ACOG Recommendations for Limiting Intervention during Birth
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recently updated their recommendations to limit intervention during birth. Since these recommendations were released, natural birth advocates have been talking about the impact these changes will have on women’s experiences in birth. We’re thrilled with...
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