The Journal
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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When to Buy a Nursing Bra and How to Choose One
Every woman deserves to wear a comfortable, supportive bra, every day – but especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding. During the first months of pregnancy, your breasts begin to expand; they may...
When to Buy a Nursing Bra and How to Choose One
Every woman deserves to wear a comfortable, supportive bra, every day – but especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding. During the first months of pregnancy, your breasts begin to expand; they may feel swollen, sore, and sensitive thanks to surges of estrogen...
How Do Nursing Bras Work? Guide to Using a Nursing Bra
If you’re currently lactating or getting ready to nurse your baby, you may have already discovered that nursing moms have a ton of choices when it comes to bras. There are maternity...
How Do Nursing Bras Work? Guide to Using a Nursing Bra
If you’re currently lactating or getting ready to nurse your baby, you may have already discovered that nursing moms have a ton of choices when it comes to bras. There are maternity bras, nursing bras, pumping bras, sleep nursing bras, nursing sports...
Busty Sizing: The Best Bras for Large Busts
When Kindred Bravely’s co-founder Deeanne Akerson started designing the French Terry Racerback Nursing & Sleep Bra, comfort and softness were foremost in her mind. Within days of the bra’s launch, pregnant...
Busty Sizing: The Best Bras for Large Busts
When Kindred Bravely’s co-founder Deeanne Akerson started designing the French Terry Racerback Nursing & Sleep Bra, comfort and softness were foremost in her mind. Within days of the bra’s launch, pregnant women and nursing moms began telling her how much they loved...
3 Best Maternity Sports Bras 2023
If you decide to maintain a certain level of activity during pregnancy, you may be asking yourself, “Do I need a maternity sports bra?” The answer is probably yes! Upgrading...
3 Best Maternity Sports Bras 2023
If you decide to maintain a certain level of activity during pregnancy, you may be asking yourself, “Do I need a maternity sports bra?” The answer is probably yes! Upgrading to a maternity sports bra that will make you feel...
Breast Milk Color and How it Changes
You may already know that breast milk is the perfect food for babies, providing them with all of the vital nutrition they need. But did you know that breast milk...
Breast Milk Color and How it Changes
You may already know that breast milk is the perfect food for babies, providing them with all of the vital nutrition they need. But did you know that breast milk can come in many different colors? Rest assured, most variations...
What to Bring to the Hospital When Having a Baby
Since I’m a list maker by nature, when it came time to pack my hospital bag, I scoured my pregnancy books, dug through the internet, asked for suggestions from every mom...
What to Bring to the Hospital When Having a Baby
Since I’m a list maker by nature, when it came time to pack my hospital bag, I scoured my pregnancy books, dug through the internet, asked for suggestions from every mom I knew, and wrote the longest list ever written.
Pregnancy Breast Growth: What’s the Best Maternity Bra for Each Trimester?
In Customer Care, we’re often asked which maternity bras are best for each trimester of pregnancy. Though every woman -- and every pregnancy -- is different, we thought it would be helpful to share the...
Pregnancy Breast Growth: What’s the Best Maternity Bra for Each Trimester?
In Customer Care, we’re often asked which maternity bras are best for each trimester of pregnancy. Though every woman -- and every pregnancy -- is different, we thought it would be helpful to share the maternity and nursing bras our customers and team especially love...
5 Fascinating Facts About Breast Milk
Did you know your breast milk not only changes from month to month but also throughout the day? Learn more fascinating facts about breast milk and its many benefits, including all about...
5 Fascinating Facts About Breast Milk
Did you know your breast milk not only changes from month to month but also throughout the day? Learn more fascinating facts about breast milk and its many benefits, including all about breast milk's flavor, nutrients, immune factors, and more!
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...
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