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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.

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The Pink Fund | Kindred Bravely

The Pink Fund

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’ve partnered with The Pink Fund. We hope you’ll join us in supporting their mission, and we’re thrilled to share a piece by The Pink...

The Pink Fund

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’ve partnered with The Pink Fund. We hope you’ll join us in supporting their mission, and we’re thrilled to share a piece by The Pink Fund founder, Molly MacDonald: "Breast cancer was never on my radar...

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...

Your Ultimate Guide to Car Seats | Kindred Bravely

Your Ultimate Guide to Car Seats

Guest post by Jennn Fusion

Choosing a car seat for your child is a major decision, and we’ve got you covered! In this article, we’ll address all your car seat questions: What are the different types...

Your Ultimate Guide to Car Seats

Guest post by Jennn Fusion

Choosing a car seat for your child is a major decision, and we’ve got you covered! In this article, we’ll address all your car seat questions: What are the different types of car seats? How long are babies in infant car seats? How...

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...

The National Black Midwives Alliance | Kindred Bravely

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...

Kindred Bravely Ranks #764 on Inc.com's List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies | Kindred Bravely

Kindred Bravely Ranks #764 on Inc.com's List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies

It's such an honor to be on the Inc. 5000 list for the second year in a row. Their recognition of our growth reinforces our dedication to supporting moms and...

Kindred Bravely Ranks #764 on Inc.com's List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies

It's such an honor to be on the Inc. 5000 list for the second year in a row. Their recognition of our growth reinforces our dedication to supporting moms and their families. We're thrilled to continue making moms' days through...

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...

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Breastfeeding in the Time of Coronavirus | Kindred Bravely

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Breastfeeding in the Time of Coronavirus

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

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

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

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...

7 Amazing Body Changes During Pregnancy | Kindred Bravely

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: <br>BraveMom Spotlight #1 | Kindred Bravely

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...

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...