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.

28 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

28 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

You’re one week into the third trimester. Only 12 or so weeks left until you meet your baby. If you haven’t done so, you might want to schedule a childbirth...

28 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

You’re one week into the third trimester. Only 12 or so weeks left until you meet your baby. If you haven’t done so, you might want to schedule a childbirth class and a tour of the facilities where you’ll be...

27 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

27 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

Welcome to your third trimester! Only three months left to go. We know this final trimester of your pregnancy can be physically and emotionally challenging. Since your mental health is...

27 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

Welcome to your third trimester! Only three months left to go. We know this final trimester of your pregnancy can be physically and emotionally challenging. Since your mental health is a critical element of your well-being, make sure to take...

26 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

26 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

Welcome to week 26! Have stretch marks, pregnancy weight gain, and changes to your belly button been the hallmarks of the second trimester? Good news: you're almost in the third...

26 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

Welcome to week 26! Have stretch marks, pregnancy weight gain, and changes to your belly button been the hallmarks of the second trimester? Good news: you're almost in the third trimester.

25 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

25 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

Your 25th week of pregnancy is here, which means you’re only 15 weeks away from your due date. You’re in your sixth month of pregnancy and almost finished with your second...

25 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

Your 25th week of pregnancy is here, which means you’re only 15 weeks away from your due date. You’re in your sixth month of pregnancy and almost finished with your second trimester. Have you picked a name for your baby yet?

24 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

24 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

You’re in month six of your pregnancy and only two weeks away from the start of your third trimester. It might be time to start prepping freezer meals if you’re...

24 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

You’re in month six of your pregnancy and only two weeks away from the start of your third trimester. It might be time to start prepping freezer meals if you’re feeling up to it. You may also want to start...

23 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

23 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

23 weeks pregnant officially marks the start of your sixth month of pregnancy. With only 17 weeks left, it’s a good time to start thinking about what maternity leave will...

23 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

23 weeks pregnant officially marks the start of your sixth month of pregnancy. With only 17 weeks left, it’s a good time to start thinking about what maternity leave will look like.

22 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

22 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

At 22 weeks pregnant, you're in month 5 of your pregnancy. Only 18 more weeks left! If you haven’t already had your mid-pregnancy ultrasound (aka anatomy scan), this might be the...

22 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

At 22 weeks pregnant, you're in month 5 of your pregnancy. Only 18 more weeks left! If you haven’t already had your mid-pregnancy ultrasound (aka anatomy scan), this might be the week, and you’ve likely wrapped up any genetic testing at...

10 Ways for Moms to Find Time for Themselves

10 Ways for Moms to Find Time for Themselves

Being a mom can be the most fulfilling role you’ll ever have, and while you wouldn’t change it for the world, you still need balance in your life. Taking time...

10 Ways for Moms to Find Time for Themselves

Being a mom can be the most fulfilling role you’ll ever have, and while you wouldn’t change it for the world, you still need balance in your life. Taking time for self-care is paramount to being a healthy mom for...

21 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

21 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

You’re past the halfway point! At 21 weeks pregnant, you’re in month 5 of your pregnancy, but in a few short weeks, you’ll be rounding the corner on month six...

21 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

You’re past the halfway point! At 21 weeks pregnant, you’re in month 5 of your pregnancy, but in a few short weeks, you’ll be rounding the corner on month six (as well as the third trimester!). 

5 Simple Steps for a More Positive New Year

5 Simple Steps for a More Positive New Year

By Deeanne Akerson

It's resolution season, and we all probably want 2023 to be an improvement on 2022. But what if instead of just looking for an improvement we were looking to make 2023...

5 Simple Steps for a More Positive New Year

By Deeanne Akerson

It's resolution season, and we all probably want 2023 to be an improvement on 2022. But what if instead of just looking for an improvement we were looking to make 2023 our most positive year yet? Wouldn’t that be something after the past couple...

20 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

20 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

20 weeks pregnant officially marks the halfway point to meeting your baby. That’s right – you’re halfway there! Can you believe it? Since health care providers consider a pregnancy to be full-term...

20 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

20 weeks pregnant officially marks the halfway point to meeting your baby. That’s right – you’re halfway there! Can you believe it? Since health care providers consider a pregnancy to be full-term anywhere between 37 and 42 weeks, you only have about 20...

19 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

19 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

Welcome to week 19! You’re well into your fifth month of pregnancy, and with only 4 months left to go, you may feel like there’s a lot to do to...

19 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

Welcome to week 19! You’re well into your fifth month of pregnancy, and with only 4 months left to go, you may feel like there’s a lot to do to prepare for your baby’s arrival.