If you’re pregnant and suddenly notice your Instagram feed overflowing with baby strollers, pregnancy apps, and products you didn’t know existed, you’re not imagining it. Something is happening—and it’s all tied to the Instagram algorithm. Even before I was actually pregnant, I noticed myself watching more mom and baby content. It was subtle at first—just…
This post contains affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission—at no extra cost to you—if you click and make a purchase. I only recommend products I truly love and trust. When I first started breastfeeding and pumping, I honestly didn’t realize how much of the process was about me just trying to stay…
If you’ve spent any time in a new mom Facebook group or scrolling Instagram, you’ve seen it: proud moms talking about their deep freezers stuffed to the brim with neatly labeled breast milk bags. It’s impressive, no doubt. Pumping that much milk is no small feat, and if you’re an oversupplier, you absolutely deserve a…
If you’re Googling “quitting pumping,” chances are you’re exhausted, conflicted, or wondering if it’s finally okay to stop. I’ve been there. I never set out to be an exclusive pumper, but somehow, that’s where I ended up. I started out breastfeeding and pumping, but before long, pumping was all I did — and it nearly…
Buying the perfect new mom gift isn’t always easy. You want to show you care, but what does she actually need (and not already have)? Flowers are sweet, and baby clothes are cute, but what about something just for her? As a mom who’s been through the whirlwind of sleepless nights, endless diaper changes, and…
This post contains affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission—at no extra cost to you—if you click and make a purchase. I only recommend products I truly love and trust. If you’ve ever searched Pinterest for anything related to pregnancy or postpartum, or joined a Facebook mom group, you’ve probably come across Kindred…
This post contains affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission—at no extra cost to you—if you click and make a purchase. I only recommend products I truly love and trust. The First Steps After Seeing That Positive Test God really played a little joke here: the early signs of pregnancy are exactly the…
This post contains affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission—at no extra cost to you—if you click and make a purchase. I only recommend products I truly love and trust. Postpartum kicked my ass. I gave birth at 38 — and honestly, it felt like I aged another 10 years overnight. My skin…
This post contains affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission—at no extra cost to you—if you click and make a purchase. I only recommend products I truly love and trust. When you’ve got a newborn or young baby, the idea of leaving the house can feel… massive.Between naps, feeds, outfit changes, and the…
This post contains affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission—at no extra cost to you—if you click and make a purchase. I only recommend products I truly love and trust. I spent way too long scrolling hospital bag checklists when I was pregnant, determined not to forget a thing. I wanted to be…