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My Weekend Getaway Packing List <br> for the Nursing Mom | Kindred Bravely

My Weekend Getaway Packing List for the Nursing Mom

Guest post by Stephanie Gosnell

The past year has been interesting, to say the least, and if you’re like me, you need a vacation! What better place to rest and relax than the beach? As a...

My Weekend Getaway Packing List for the Nursing Mom

Guest post by Stephanie Gosnell

The past year has been interesting, to say the least, and if you’re like me, you need a vacation! What better place to rest and relax than the beach? As a breastfeeding mom, I have a lot to prepare for a...

Nursing Bras - Your Ultimate Guide 2023 | Kindred Bravely

Nursing Bras - Your Ultimate Guide 2023

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

Although it may be tempting to make do with what you already have, a comfortable nursing bra works with your body, not against it, helping you to enjoy nursing your...

Nursing Bras - Your Ultimate Guide 2023

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

Although it may be tempting to make do with what you already have, a comfortable nursing bra works with your body, not against it, helping you to enjoy nursing your baby even more. Nursing Bras - Your Ultimate Guide will tell you...

Fearless Leakproof® Reusable Nursing Pads, the Best Nursing Pads to Keep You Dry | Kindred Bravely

Fearless Leakproof® Reusable Nursing Pads, the Best Nursing Pads to Keep You Dry

Kindred Bravely strives to bring comfort and functionality to moms, and with our Fearless Leakproof® Reusable Nursing Pads, we're delivering more confidence to your breastfeeding journey. These reusable breast pads...

Fearless Leakproof® Reusable Nursing Pads, the Best Nursing Pads to Keep You Dry

Kindred Bravely strives to bring comfort and functionality to moms, and with our Fearless Leakproof® Reusable Nursing Pads, we're delivering more confidence to your breastfeeding journey. These reusable breast pads are unlike anything else on the market: contoured, antibacterial, machine...

Breastfeeding Help: 12 Ways Partners Can Support Breastfeeding Moms | Kindred Bravely

Breastfeeding Help: 12 Ways Partners Can Support Breastfeeding Moms

Guest post by Lauren Miller

Like every other aspect of motherhood, the breastfeeding journey is different for everyone. Some moms may find that nursing is easy right away, some may experience sore nipples in the...

Breastfeeding Help: 12 Ways Partners Can Support Breastfeeding Moms

Guest post by Lauren Miller

Like every other aspect of motherhood, the breastfeeding journey is different for everyone. Some moms may find that nursing is easy right away, some may experience sore nipples in the early weeks, and some may struggle with finding the perfect...

Why We Need Black Breastfeeding Week | Kindred Bravely

Why We Need Black Breastfeeding Week

During National Breastfeeding Month, we have encouraged and celebrated moms at all stages of their journeys with nursing and pumping. For the last week of the month, we’re celebrating Black...

Why We Need Black Breastfeeding Week

During National Breastfeeding Month, we have encouraged and celebrated moms at all stages of their journeys with nursing and pumping. For the last week of the month, we’re celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week to increase awareness about the experiences of Black...

10 Tips for Breastfeeding After a C-Section | Kindred Bravely

10 Tips for Breastfeeding After a C-Section

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, BSN, RN, IBCLC

Since nearly one-third of deliveries in the US occur via cesarean section, it’s important that moms who plan to breastfeed are prepared no matter how their baby is born. While giving birth...

10 Tips for Breastfeeding After a C-Section

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, BSN, RN, IBCLC

Since nearly one-third of deliveries in the US occur via cesarean section, it’s important that moms who plan to breastfeed are prepared no matter how their baby is born. While giving birth isn’t typically easy (hence the term “labor”), C-sections add a...

Kindred Bravely Extends Its Maternity Collection to Zappos.com | Kindred Bravely

Kindred Bravely Extends Its Maternity Collection to Zappos.com

Kindred Bravely is proud to announce its collaborative launch on Zappos​.com,​ the customer service company that just happens to sell shoes, clothing, and more, effective May 2020. The two companies are...

Kindred Bravely Extends Its Maternity Collection to Zappos.com

Kindred Bravely is proud to announce its collaborative launch on Zappos​.com,​ the customer service company that just happens to sell shoes, clothing, and more, effective May 2020. The two companies are a perfect match, as they have similar interests in valuing...

The Best Maternity & Nursing Clothes: Kindred Bravely's Award Winners | Kindred Bravely

The Best Maternity & Nursing Clothes: Kindred Bravely's Award Winners

As moms, we believe that every mom deserves the very best when it comes to nursing and maternity clothes. Kindred Bravely’s collection of pregnancy and breastfeeding gear includes award-winning products...

The Best Maternity & Nursing Clothes: Kindred Bravely's Award Winners

As moms, we believe that every mom deserves the very best when it comes to nursing and maternity clothes. Kindred Bravely’s collection of pregnancy and breastfeeding gear includes award-winning products that are sure to help with any mama’s maternity or...

Breastfeeding Help: What Is an IBCLC/Lactation Consultant? | Kindred Bravely

Breastfeeding Help: What Is an IBCLC/Lactation Consultant?

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

When I was pregnant with my first child, I knew I wanted to breastfeed. Since I didn’t know what a breastfeeding journey would look like and didn’t have any family or friends...

Breastfeeding Help: What Is an IBCLC/Lactation Consultant?

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

When I was pregnant with my first child, I knew I wanted to breastfeed. Since I didn’t know what a breastfeeding journey would look like and didn’t have any family or friends with breastfeeding experience I could turn to for support, I...

Extended Breastfeeding: 10 Things to Know About Nursing Beyond a Year | Kindred Bravely

Extended Breastfeeding: 10 Things to Know About Nursing Beyond a Year

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

Breastfeeding beyond a baby’s first birthday, often referred to as extended breastfeeding, offers significant health, nutrition, and social-emotional benefits for your child. Breastfeeding a toddler or young child can be...

Extended Breastfeeding: 10 Things to Know About Nursing Beyond a Year

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

Breastfeeding beyond a baby’s first birthday, often referred to as extended breastfeeding, offers significant health, nutrition, and social-emotional benefits for your child. Breastfeeding a toddler or young child can be flexible and fun -- and it can help both you...

How to Implement Self-Care While Breastfeeding | Kindred Bravely

How to Implement Self-Care While Breastfeeding

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

Taking care of all of your baby’s needs throughout the day can leave you feeling weary and emotional – I’ve been there. Making self-care part of your routine can be...

How to Implement Self-Care While Breastfeeding

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

Taking care of all of your baby’s needs throughout the day can leave you feeling weary and emotional – I’ve been there. Making self-care part of your routine can be tricky at any stage of life, but especially during this...

I Never Thought I’d Miss Breastfeeding: From Learning How to Nurse to Learning How to Wean | Kindred Bravely

I Never Thought I’d Miss Breastfeeding: From Learning How to Nurse to Learning How to Wean

Guest post by Emily Wright

Guest blogger Emily Wright shares her breastfeeding journey: "Nothing felt natural about breastfeeding in the beginning. It hurt. I was raw and engorged. I had so many questions: Was he eating...

I Never Thought I’d Miss Breastfeeding: From Learning How to Nurse to Learning How to Wean

Guest post by Emily Wright

Guest blogger Emily Wright shares her breastfeeding journey: "Nothing felt natural about breastfeeding in the beginning. It hurt. I was raw and engorged. I had so many questions: Was he eating enough? How could I tell how much he was eating? Was...