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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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10 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
Hooray! You and your baby have reached week 10. Your little one has been doubling in size week after week and is now the size of a strawberry, 1.25 inches...
10 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
Hooray! You and your baby have reached week 10. Your little one has been doubling in size week after week and is now the size of a strawberry, 1.25 inches long and 0.14 ounces. This week, your baby has completed...
12 Things I Learned on My Exclusive Pumping Journey
After exclusively pumping for a little over 12 months, pediatric nurse practitioner Bethaney Kaye has learned many lessons, some hard-won. To commemorate those 12 months, she put together 12 bits of advice...
12 Things I Learned on My Exclusive Pumping Journey
After exclusively pumping for a little over 12 months, pediatric nurse practitioner Bethaney Kaye has learned many lessons, some hard-won. To commemorate those 12 months, she put together 12 bits of advice to help you on your exclusive pumping journey.
Why do babies fight sleep? (The best solution!)
My son was a terrible sleeper. As a baby, he rarely stayed asleep for more than an hour at a time. I knew he had to be exhausted, but when...
Why do babies fight sleep? (The best solution!)
My son was a terrible sleeper. As a baby, he rarely stayed asleep for more than an hour at a time. I knew he had to be exhausted, but when I set him down and tried to leave the room,...
The Second Trimester of Pregnancy
You’ve made it through the first trimester of your pregnancy, which can be rife with discomfort, nausea, and a lot of physical changes. Now that you’re in the second trimester, there is a...
The Second Trimester of Pregnancy
You’ve made it through the first trimester of your pregnancy, which can be rife with discomfort, nausea, and a lot of physical changes. Now that you’re in the second trimester, there is a lot to look forward to! Indeed, the second trimester is...
How to Fit a Nursing Bra: 3 Mistakes Moms Make Bra Shopping
A good nursing bra is more than just “a bra without underwire.” The best-fitting bras are made from soft, stretchy, non-abrasive materials, with easy, one-handed access for breastfeeding. To help...
How to Fit a Nursing Bra: 3 Mistakes Moms Make Bra Shopping
A good nursing bra is more than just “a bra without underwire.” The best-fitting bras are made from soft, stretchy, non-abrasive materials, with easy, one-handed access for breastfeeding. To help you find the most comfortable bra, we’ve compiled our top...
Must-Know Tips for Breastfeeding a Sick Baby
Breast milk provides excellent overall protection from sickness, but many babies still come down with some sort of cold, virus, or infection within the first year of life. During an...
Must-Know Tips for Breastfeeding a Sick Baby
Breast milk provides excellent overall protection from sickness, but many babies still come down with some sort of cold, virus, or infection within the first year of life. During an illness, it’s possible your child will be fussier at the...
9 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
At 9 weeks, your bundle of joy is an inch long – about the size of a grape – and finally beginning to look more recognizable with a head, arms,...
9 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
At 9 weeks, your bundle of joy is an inch long – about the size of a grape – and finally beginning to look more recognizable with a head, arms, legs, fingers, and toes. All of the essential organs are continuing...
20 Quick and Healthy Breastfeeding Snacks
Every nursing or pumping mom knows the incredible hunger that comes with feeding a baby. Grazing on wholesome snacks throughout the day is a great way to satisfy your appetite....
20 Quick and Healthy Breastfeeding Snacks
Every nursing or pumping mom knows the incredible hunger that comes with feeding a baby. Grazing on wholesome snacks throughout the day is a great way to satisfy your appetite. Eating a variety of nutritious whole foods will also help...
What to Wear After a C-Section
The road to new motherhood can be exhausting. After months of growing and finally delivering a baby, every new mom should indulge in a little self-care—especially those brave belly-birth moms who’ve gone through major surgery.
What to Wear After a C-Section
The road to new motherhood can be exhausting. After months of growing and finally delivering a baby, every new mom should indulge in a little self-care—especially those brave belly-birth moms who’ve gone through major surgery.
What to Wear to a Wedding When You’re Pregnant or Nursing
Wedding bells ring all year long for family, friends, and colleagues, so wedding invitations can arrive at any time—even when you’re pregnant or nursing. Special occasions allow you to reconnect...
What to Wear to a Wedding When You’re Pregnant or Nursing
Wedding bells ring all year long for family, friends, and colleagues, so wedding invitations can arrive at any time—even when you’re pregnant or nursing. Special occasions allow you to reconnect with loved ones and make memories, but it may feel...
10 Ways to Cope with Cluster Feeding
You've just finished nursing and put your little one in the baby bouncer so you can eat dinner yourself. As soon as you sit down, however, your baby starts to...
10 Ways to Cope with Cluster Feeding
You've just finished nursing and put your little one in the baby bouncer so you can eat dinner yourself. As soon as you sit down, however, your baby starts to fuss and turn their head side to side. You check...
What (Not) to Pack in Your Hospital Bag
One of the final steps in preparing for your new arrival is packing your hospital bag. There are quite a few things that you may think you’ll use during your hospital...
What (Not) to Pack in Your Hospital Bag
One of the final steps in preparing for your new arrival is packing your hospital bag. There are quite a few things that you may think you’ll use during your hospital stay but will probably stay in your bag the entire...
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