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5 Pumping Tips to Know <br> Before Your Baby Arrives | Kindred Bravely

5 Pumping Tips to Know Before Your Baby Arrives

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

The newborn days will be tough, but preparation can go a long way. Since you will likely pump at some point during your feeding journey, we've put together a few pumping tips to...

5 Pumping Tips to Know Before Your Baby Arrives

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

The newborn days will be tough, but preparation can go a long way. Since you will likely pump at some point during your feeding journey, we've put together a few pumping tips to know before your baby arrives. RN, Certified Lactation Counselor, and...

10 Tips for Breastfeeding a Newborn Baby | Kindred Bravely

10 Tips for Breastfeeding a Newborn Baby

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

In my work as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), I see many parents who doubt their ability to successfully provide breast milk for their babies. If you’re new...

10 Tips for Breastfeeding a Newborn Baby

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

In my work as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), I see many parents who doubt their ability to successfully provide breast milk for their babies. If you’re new to breastfeeding or you’ve done it before but can’t remember...

Everything You Need to Know About the <br> 10th Global Big Latch On, August 2–4, 2019 | Kindred Bravely

Everything You Need to Know About the 10th Global Big Latch On, August 2–4, 2019

A mother’s breastfeeding journey is one of the most special bonding experiences she can have with her baby, but it’s not without its challenges. Even though there are legal protections for mothers...

Everything You Need to Know About the 10th Global Big Latch On, August 2–4, 2019

A mother’s breastfeeding journey is one of the most special bonding experiences she can have with her baby, but it’s not without its challenges. Even though there are legal protections for mothers to breastfeed their babies in public, there are too many news stories to...

What’s the Difference Between a <br> Sleep Bra and an Everyday Bra? | Kindred Bravely

What’s the Difference Between a Sleep Bra and an Everyday Bra?

Guest post by Hannah Danto-Dorafsha

Since we get a lot of questions about our different bra styles, we wanted to highlight what makes our bras unique. Every woman deserves a comfortable bra, and we hope this guide...

What’s the Difference Between a Sleep Bra and an Everyday Bra?

Guest post by Hannah Danto-Dorafsha

Since we get a lot of questions about our different bra styles, we wanted to highlight what makes our bras unique. Every woman deserves a comfortable bra, and we hope this guide helps you find the bra that’s perfect for you.

10 Tips for the Third Trimester of Pregnancy from a Mom of Three | Kindred Bravely

10 Tips for the Third Trimester of Pregnancy from a Mom of Three

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, IBCLC, RN

You may be experiencing an array of emotions during your third trimester, which begins in week 28 of your pregnancy. While you probably aren’t feeling nauseous in the third trimester, you’re likely...

10 Tips for the Third Trimester of Pregnancy from a Mom of Three

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, IBCLC, RN

You may be experiencing an array of emotions during your third trimester, which begins in week 28 of your pregnancy. While you probably aren’t feeling nauseous in the third trimester, you’re likely feeling pretty fatigued and uncomfortable from all of the changes your body...

How to Maintain Good Posture While Pregnant | Kindred Bravely

How to Maintain Good Posture While Pregnant

Guest post by Dr. Brent Wells

Your pregnant body is constantly changing and growing, and as your pregnancy advances, your posture will naturally shift as well. After all, you’re carrying extra weight, which can impact how...

How to Maintain Good Posture While Pregnant

Guest post by Dr. Brent Wells

Your pregnant body is constantly changing and growing, and as your pregnancy advances, your posture will naturally shift as well. After all, you’re carrying extra weight, which can impact how you naturally sit, stand, and move. Our guest blogger, a chiropractor,...

How Will Pregnancy and Nursing <br> Affect My Bra Size? | Kindred Bravely

How Will Pregnancy and Nursing Affect My Bra Size?

Guest post by Hannah Danto-Dorafsha

Since moms often ask our Customer Care team if they really need different bra sizes for different stages of pregnancy and nursing, our Customer Service Manager Hannah wanted to share some Kindred...

How Will Pregnancy and Nursing Affect My Bra Size?

Guest post by Hannah Danto-Dorafsha

Since moms often ask our Customer Care team if they really need different bra sizes for different stages of pregnancy and nursing, our Customer Service Manager Hannah wanted to share some Kindred Bravely Moms’ experiences with fluctuating breast size.

United in Motherhood: <br> Five Benefits of Supporting Each Other <br> on Our Parenting Journeys | Kindred Bravely

United in Motherhood: Five Benefits of Supporting Each Other on Our Parenting Journeys

Guest post by Lauren Miller

We all desire the best for our children—for them to be happy and healthy, to feel loved and valued. The reality is, we will face challenges along the way, many...

United in Motherhood: Five Benefits of Supporting Each Other on Our Parenting Journeys

Guest post by Lauren Miller

We all desire the best for our children—for them to be happy and healthy, to feel loved and valued. The reality is, we will face challenges along the way, many of which are probably shared by others. When we support...

All About Our Brave Models | Kindred Bravely

All About Our Brave Models

Guest post by Erin Nelson and Jessie Wiener

At Kindred Bravely, we love seeing moms bolster each other on our social media platforms, and we love getting the opportunity to personally interact with these women as often as possible....

All About Our Brave Models

Guest post by Erin Nelson and Jessie Wiener

At Kindred Bravely, we love seeing moms bolster each other on our social media platforms, and we love getting the opportunity to personally interact with these women as often as possible. That’s one of the reasons we’re so grateful to use...

How Breastfeeding Mothers Can <br> Benefit from Babywearing | Kindred Bravely

How Breastfeeding Mothers Can Benefit from Babywearing

As a breastfeeding mother, you already enjoy an abundance of precious bonding time, but that’s not the only way to remain closely connected. Baby carriers are an excellent tool to carve...

How Breastfeeding Mothers Can Benefit from Babywearing

As a breastfeeding mother, you already enjoy an abundance of precious bonding time, but that’s not the only way to remain closely connected. Baby carriers are an excellent tool to carve out even more snuggle time.

What to Keep in Your Work Pumping Station | Kindred Bravely

What to Keep in Your Work Pumping Station

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

Returning to work after having a baby can be challenging. You may be anxious about how you and your baby will handle the separation, and you may have questions about how...

What to Keep in Your Work Pumping Station

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

Returning to work after having a baby can be challenging. You may be anxious about how you and your baby will handle the separation, and you may have questions about how you can best prepare for this transition. How can you keep...

Top Five Things to Consider <br> When Cloth Diapering | Kindred Bravely

Top Five Things to Consider When Cloth Diapering

Guest post by Alixandria Guzman

Just picture it: your sweet babe with the most adorable tush decked out in the cutest print. Fluffy bottoms, adorable patterns—cloth diapering sounds like a dream, right? Take a step...

Top Five Things to Consider When Cloth Diapering

Guest post by Alixandria Guzman

Just picture it: your sweet babe with the most adorable tush decked out in the cutest print. Fluffy bottoms, adorable patterns—cloth diapering sounds like a dream, right? Take a step back, Mama. While cloth diapering has many benefits, it may...