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Love, Intimacy, and Sex After Baby | Kindred Bravely

Love, Intimacy, and Sex After Baby

While we know every mom has a different postpartum experience, we wanted to take a moment to acknowledge that intimacy and sex after having a baby is a very important...

Love, Intimacy, and Sex After Baby

While we know every mom has a different postpartum experience, we wanted to take a moment to acknowledge that intimacy and sex after having a baby is a very important topic that doesn’t get enough attention. And, yes, it can...

The Perfect New Mom Gifts for Valentine’s Day | Kindred Bravely

The Perfect New Mom Gifts for Valentine’s Day

Moms deserve a little extra love year-round, but especially on Valentine's Day. Breastfeeding and pregnant moms, in particular, deserve to feel comfortable and cute. To help you shop for the new mom...

The Perfect New Mom Gifts for Valentine’s Day

Moms deserve a little extra love year-round, but especially on Valentine's Day. Breastfeeding and pregnant moms, in particular, deserve to feel comfortable and cute. To help you shop for the new mom in your life, we’ve curated a collection of some of our...

The T-shirt Pumping Bra of Your Dreams | Kindred Bravely

The T-shirt Pumping Bra of Your Dreams

The brand-new, ultra-innovative Signature Sublime® Contour Hands-Free Pumping & Nursing Bra is the sleek T-shirt bra pumping moms have been dreaming of - a classic bra design with hands-free pumping...

The T-shirt Pumping Bra of Your Dreams

The brand-new, ultra-innovative Signature Sublime® Contour Hands-Free Pumping & Nursing Bra is the sleek T-shirt bra pumping moms have been dreaming of - a classic bra design with hands-free pumping functionality. Supportive without being constrictive, this essential bra is everything...

FSA, HSA, & HRA: Insurance Coverage for Breastfeeding Supplies | Kindred Bravely

FSA, HSA, & HRA: Insurance Coverage for Breastfeeding Supplies

Becoming a new parent can be expensive. The cost of diapers, baby clothes, and supplies for breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and pumping add up, which can make the transition to parenthood...

FSA, HSA, & HRA: Insurance Coverage for Breastfeeding Supplies

Becoming a new parent can be expensive. The cost of diapers, baby clothes, and supplies for breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and pumping add up, which can make the transition to parenthood even more challenging. Fortunately, some of these costs may be covered...

15 Frequently Asked Breastfeeding Questions | Kindred Bravely

15 Frequently Asked Breastfeeding Questions

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, BSN, RN, IBCLC

Like pregnancy and delivery, breastfeeding is a unique experience with every child, and most people who breastfeed (first-time moms and veterans) have a lot of questions. Even as an RN...

15 Frequently Asked Breastfeeding Questions

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, BSN, RN, IBCLC

Like pregnancy and delivery, breastfeeding is a unique experience with every child, and most people who breastfeed (first-time moms and veterans) have a lot of questions. Even as an RN and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), I had questions when...

Ultimate Guide to Traveling with Breast Milk by Plane or Car | Kindred Bravely

Ultimate Guide to Traveling with Breast Milk by Plane or Car

Nursing and pumping while traveling can feel daunting. Some babies roll with changes to their routines; other babies get distracted, tired, or anxious and nurse more or less frequently than...

Ultimate Guide to Traveling with Breast Milk by Plane or Car

Nursing and pumping while traveling can feel daunting. Some babies roll with changes to their routines; other babies get distracted, tired, or anxious and nurse more or less frequently than usual. Whether you’re considering taking your breastfeeding baby on a...

15 Tips for Pumping Breast Milk | Kindred Bravely

15 Tips for Pumping Breast Milk

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

When you’re a new mom, pumping breast milk can feel intimidating. Check out 15 tips from a certified lactation counselor (and mom of three) to help you become a pumping pro....

15 Tips for Pumping Breast Milk

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

When you’re a new mom, pumping breast milk can feel intimidating. Check out 15 tips from a certified lactation counselor (and mom of three) to help you become a pumping pro. Download and print our handy infographic!

Giving Tuesday with The Superhero Project | Kindred Bravely

Giving Tuesday with The Superhero Project

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

This Giving Tuesday, we’re incredibly honored to partner with The Superhero Project Inc., which raises money to help families with babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). For every bra purchased on...

Giving Tuesday with The Superhero Project

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

This Giving Tuesday, we’re incredibly honored to partner with The Superhero Project Inc., which raises money to help families with babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). For every bra purchased on Giving Tuesday, we're donating a pumping bra to The Superhero Project...

What You Need to Know About Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Breast Cancer | Kindred Bravely

What You Need to Know About Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Breast Cancer

Guest post by Shantel Harlin

Pregnancy and lactation may reduce your breast cancer risk, but it’s important to know that it’s still possible to develop breast cancer when pregnant or breastfeeding. In fact, one in 3,000...

What You Need to Know About Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Breast Cancer

Guest post by Shantel Harlin

Pregnancy and lactation may reduce your breast cancer risk, but it’s important to know that it’s still possible to develop breast cancer when pregnant or breastfeeding. In fact, one in 3,000 pregnant women in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer....

Fighting Breast Cancer as a New Mom: Two Inspiring Stories | Kindred Bravely

Fighting Breast Cancer as a New Mom: Two Inspiring Stories

Guest post by Lindsay Block, Jessica Hammer

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to share two stories from women who were diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after giving birth. Each woman discovered what she...

Fighting Breast Cancer as a New Mom: Two Inspiring Stories

Guest post by Lindsay Block, Jessica Hammer

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to share two stories from women who were diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after giving birth. Each woman discovered what she thought was a clogged milk duct, and after bringing it up...

Childbirth Classes: Everything You Need to Know as a New Mom | Kindred Bravely

Childbirth Classes: Everything You Need to Know as a New Mom

Childbirth can be both exciting and overwhelming. Whether you're having your first child or your fifth child, childbirth classes are a great way to ease your worries and help you...

Childbirth Classes: Everything You Need to Know as a New Mom

Childbirth can be both exciting and overwhelming. Whether you're having your first child or your fifth child, childbirth classes are a great way to ease your worries and help you feel more prepared. Childbirth classes are specifically designed to provide...

What to Do if Your Baby Wants to Breastfeed Constantly | Kindred Bravely

What to Do if Your Baby Wants to Breastfeed Constantly

As a new mom, breastfeeding can be filled with moments of joy and wonder, but it can also feel challenging. One common challenge is meeting your baby's needs when they...

What to Do if Your Baby Wants to Breastfeed Constantly

As a new mom, breastfeeding can be filled with moments of joy and wonder, but it can also feel challenging. One common challenge is meeting your baby's needs when they constantly want to nurse. When this happens, you may feel...