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The Top 5 Things You Need for a Home Birth
As awareness around birth plans and birthing options grows, more and more women without risk factors are seeking to have home births. Instead of wondering what they need to pack in...
The Top 5 Things You Need for a Home Birth
As awareness around birth plans and birthing options grows, more and more women without risk factors are seeking to have home births. Instead of wondering what they need to pack in their hospital bags, many expectant moms are wondering what they...
How to Prepare Your Older Child for a New Sibling
Adding another baby brings many changes to your household, especially for your firstborn. This time around, preparations for a new member of the family go beyond stockpiling diapers and wipes...
How to Prepare Your Older Child for a New Sibling
Adding another baby brings many changes to your household, especially for your firstborn. This time around, preparations for a new member of the family go beyond stockpiling diapers and wipes to include the meaningful task of facilitating a smooth transition...
Why Bamboo? Our Ribbed Bamboo Nursing & Maternity Clothes
We’re thrilled to introduce our new line of soft, sophisticated, and stylish bamboo clothes designed to make you feel ultra-comfy and chic. Featuring gorgeous ribbed fabric, this bump-friendly collection is snug fitting...
Why Bamboo? Our Ribbed Bamboo Nursing & Maternity Clothes
We’re thrilled to introduce our new line of soft, sophisticated, and stylish bamboo clothes designed to make you feel ultra-comfy and chic. Featuring gorgeous ribbed fabric, this bump-friendly collection is snug fitting with the perfect amount of stretch for all-day (and all-night)...
What Is a Doula and Should You Hire One?
When I had my first two children, I had never even heard the word “doula.” My second birth was precipitous (less than three hours). I had planned to have an...
What Is a Doula and Should You Hire One?
When I had my first two children, I had never even heard the word “doula.” My second birth was precipitous (less than three hours). I had planned to have an epidural as I did for my first delivery, but the...
The National Black Midwives Alliance
To celebrate Black Breastfeeding Week, which is the last week of August, we’re honored to feature the work of the National Black Midwives Alliance: "In the past several months, the country has been...
The National Black Midwives Alliance
To celebrate Black Breastfeeding Week, which is the last week of August, we’re honored to feature the work of the National Black Midwives Alliance: "In the past several months, the country has been experiencing a new level of reckoning about how racism and...
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Breastfeeding in the Time of Coronavirus
As cities and states adjust restrictions around COVID-19, I wanted to share the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19’s impact on pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. As an RN and IBCLC, I thought...
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Breastfeeding in the Time of Coronavirus
As cities and states adjust restrictions around COVID-19, I wanted to share the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19’s impact on pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. As an RN and IBCLC, I thought it would be helpful to compile some opinions from leading...
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...
7 Amazing Body Changes During Pregnancy
Growing a human being is one of the most incredible miracles of life, but we often only hear about the tougher aspects: morning sickness, weight gain, stretch marks, varicose veins. As a...
7 Amazing Body Changes During Pregnancy
Growing a human being is one of the most incredible miracles of life, but we often only hear about the tougher aspects: morning sickness, weight gain, stretch marks, varicose veins. As a mom, I wanted to share some of the wonderful ways...
On Being a Mom: BraveMom Spotlight #1
Every pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding journey is unique, and we're so honored each time a mom shares her story with us. Since our mission is to bring comfort and community to moms, in our new...
On Being a Mom: BraveMom Spotlight #1
Every pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding journey is unique, and we're so honored each time a mom shares her story with us. Since our mission is to bring comfort and community to moms, in our new blog series, we're asking BraveMoms to share their stories with you. We...
10 Must-Ask Questions for Your Hospital Tour: Advice from a Labor and Delivery Nurse
As a labor and delivery nurse and the face behind Mommy Labor Nurse, guest blogger Liesel Teen is all about informed and empowered births: "Birth is my thing, and I just love...
10 Must-Ask Questions for Your Hospital Tour: Advice from a Labor and Delivery Nurse
As a labor and delivery nurse and the face behind Mommy Labor Nurse, guest blogger Liesel Teen is all about informed and empowered births: "Birth is my thing, and I just love helping mamas have a better birth experience. Today I want...
How to Go Green When You're Pregnant or Breastfeeding
In this guide to organic products for expectant moms, we’ll look at the pros and cons of choosing organic food, beauty/personal care products, and clothing. We’ve combed through the vast...
How to Go Green When You're Pregnant or Breastfeeding
In this guide to organic products for expectant moms, we’ll look at the pros and cons of choosing organic food, beauty/personal care products, and clothing. We’ve combed through the vast sea of research for you and offered up our key...
The 5 Things Every Mom-to-Be Should Know About Emergency C-Sections
Guest blogger Cherie McCabe shares what she learned after having an emergency C-section: "I was certain that I would have this perfect, 'natural' birth experience. I wrote up my birth...
The 5 Things Every Mom-to-Be Should Know About Emergency C-Sections
Guest blogger Cherie McCabe shares what she learned after having an emergency C-section: "I was certain that I would have this perfect, 'natural' birth experience. I wrote up my birth plan like all the books said to do. I printed...