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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.

By moms. For moms.

Kindred Bravely's Fourth Birthday | Kindred Bravely

Kindred Bravely's Fourth Birthday

Birthdays are a big deal at Kindred Bravely. From our own birthdays to our KB birthdays (work anniversaries) to KB’s birthday (it’s our fourth anniversary!), we love having a chance to reflect...

Kindred Bravely's Fourth Birthday

Birthdays are a big deal at Kindred Bravely. From our own birthdays to our KB birthdays (work anniversaries) to KB’s birthday (it’s our fourth anniversary!), we love having a chance to reflect on each passing year, celebrate what's happened so far, and...

The Many Faces of Postpartum Depression | Kindred Bravely

The Many Faces of Postpartum Depression

Whether from the stress of labor, a genetic predisposition, or even a perceived failure to “live up to” what you believe your motherhood journey should look like, postpartum depression can...

The Many Faces of Postpartum Depression

Whether from the stress of labor, a genetic predisposition, or even a perceived failure to “live up to” what you believe your motherhood journey should look like, postpartum depression can make you feel hopeless and broken. The good news? While...

Postpartum Depression: <br> An Interview with Dr. Pari Ghodsi | Kindred Bravely

Postpartum Depression: An Interview with Dr. Pari Ghodsi

Guest post by Dr. Pari Ghodsi

We interviewed Dr. Pari Ghodsi, a Board Certified OBGYN, about postpartum depression (PPD). Dr. Pari also discussed post-traumatic stress disorder and postpartum anxiety. Read on for great strategies for handling this challenging...

Postpartum Depression: An Interview with Dr. Pari Ghodsi

Guest post by Dr. Pari Ghodsi

We interviewed Dr. Pari Ghodsi, a Board Certified OBGYN, about postpartum depression (PPD). Dr. Pari also discussed post-traumatic stress disorder and postpartum anxiety. Read on for great strategies for handling this challenging period.

Tips for Pregnant Military Spouses from a Military Mom of Three | Kindred Bravely

Tips for Pregnant Military Spouses from a Military Mom of Three

Guest post by Amy Schweizer

Congratulations! You just found out that you’re pregnant. You’re excited, nervous, and eager to share your big news with your family and friends. Then you realize that you’re a thousand...

Tips for Pregnant Military Spouses from a Military Mom of Three

Guest post by Amy Schweizer

Congratulations! You just found out that you’re pregnant. You’re excited, nervous, and eager to share your big news with your family and friends. Then you realize that you’re a thousand miles away from everyone you know and love. Your spouse...

Pumping at Work: <br> Door Hangers for Privacy | Kindred Bravely

Pumping at Work: Door Hangers for Privacy

Pumping at work is no joke. From pumping between meetings (or classes or customers) to pumping on the commute to cleaning all the bottles and parts, pumping mamas are warriors....

Pumping at Work: Door Hangers for Privacy

Pumping at work is no joke. From pumping between meetings (or classes or customers) to pumping on the commute to cleaning all the bottles and parts, pumping mamas are warriors. To make things a little easier on you, we’ve designed...

Do You Know How Amazing You Are? | Kindred Bravely

Do You Know How Amazing You Are?

In this fast-paced world of never-ending news, social media posts, and hyper-scheduled days, it’s so easy to feel like we’re not measuring up to all the moms out there who...

Do You Know How Amazing You Are?

In this fast-paced world of never-ending news, social media posts, and hyper-scheduled days, it’s so easy to feel like we’re not measuring up to all the moms out there who seem to be doing everything perfectly. Can I tell you...

How to Measure Your Bra Size | Kindred Bravely

How to Measure Your Bra Size

Since the majority of women aren’t wearing the right bra size, we’ve put together a quick guide about measuring yourself to find the right fit, whether you’re pregnant, nursing, or...

How to Measure Your Bra Size

Since the majority of women aren’t wearing the right bra size, we’ve put together a quick guide about measuring yourself to find the right fit, whether you’re pregnant, nursing, or just a lover of the finer things in life, like...

Loneliness and Isolation in Motherhood: <br> A Conversation with Shasta Nelson | Kindred Bravely

Loneliness and Isolation in Motherhood: A Conversation with Shasta Nelson

Guest post by Shasta Nelson

Lauren, Kindred Bravely's Affiliate Marketing Manager, sat down with Shasta Nelson, a leading expert in creating healthy friendships, to ask her advice on how to surround ourselves with strong support systems,...

Loneliness and Isolation in Motherhood: A Conversation with Shasta Nelson

Guest post by Shasta Nelson

Lauren, Kindred Bravely's Affiliate Marketing Manager, sat down with Shasta Nelson, a leading expert in creating healthy friendships, to ask her advice on how to surround ourselves with strong support systems, even when it seems impossible in the midst of sleep...

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

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

Guest post by Shantel Harlin

You’ve made it through your first trimester. Congratulations! I know I’m not alone in saying the second trimester is sort of a sweet spot in pregnancy. Of course, every woman’s pregnancy is different...

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

Guest post by Shantel Harlin

You’ve made it through your first trimester. Congratulations! I know I’m not alone in saying the second trimester is sort of a sweet spot in pregnancy. Of course, every woman’s pregnancy is different -- but for me, the second trimester is like a...

Why Don’t Your Bras Have an Underwire? <br> Will I Have Enough Support Without It? | Kindred Bravely

Why Don’t Your Bras Have an Underwire? Will I Have Enough Support Without It?

Guest post by Hannah Danto-Dorafsha

Since moms frequently reach out to our Customer Care team with questions about underwire, we thought we’d share some insights into our reasons for going wire-free.

Why Don’t Your Bras Have an Underwire? Will I Have Enough Support Without It?

Guest post by Hannah Danto-Dorafsha

Since moms frequently reach out to our Customer Care team with questions about underwire, we thought we’d share some insights into our reasons for going wire-free.

How to Embrace Real Motherhood: <br> The Messy, the Chaotic and the Beautiful | Kindred Bravely

How to Embrace Real Motherhood: The Messy, the Chaotic and the Beautiful

Guest post by Emily Foster

Guest writer Emily Foster shares, "Before having a baby, you might have had a romantic idea of what motherhood would look like. If you’re like me, in this vision your hair...

How to Embrace Real Motherhood: The Messy, the Chaotic and the Beautiful

Guest post by Emily Foster

Guest writer Emily Foster shares, "Before having a baby, you might have had a romantic idea of what motherhood would look like. If you’re like me, in this vision your hair is wrangled in the perfect messy ponytail, you fit into...

How Becoming a Mom <br> Helps You Feel Beautiful | Kindred Bravely

How Becoming a Mom Helps You Feel Beautiful

Guest post by Maggie McGarvey

Guest blogger Maggie McGarvey shares how she found (her own) beauty in motherhood: "Puberty hit early for me, and it was not my friend. I sprouted into a C-cup overnight, and...

How Becoming a Mom Helps You Feel Beautiful

Guest post by Maggie McGarvey

Guest blogger Maggie McGarvey shares how she found (her own) beauty in motherhood: "Puberty hit early for me, and it was not my friend. I sprouted into a C-cup overnight, and no one seemed to know how to react to my...