Moms are online.  In fact, they may be the most online segment of our society.  Recent marketing statistics have showed that:
The number of moms who use social media regularly (e.g. Facebook, MySpace, BabyCenter Community) has significantly increased from 11% to 63% since 2006; a change of 462%.
Today’s moms are finding both information and socializing online.  Beginning long before their babies are born in forums like BabyCenter, The Bump and CafeMom, these woman compare notes about their pregnancies, shopping recommendations, and photos of their newborns.  In addition to their …

Here’s a totally endearing video of Buffy Sainte-Marie breastfeeding her son on a vintage episode of Sesame Street.

UpSpring Baby is a passionate advocate for breastfeeding and we believe moms who choose to breastfeed their babies deserve all the support and encouragement they can get.
Since August is National Breastfeeding Awarness Month and August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week, I’m collecting the best links I can find from around the web and adding them to this post.
Please email me at amanda@upspringbaby.com if you have an online article or blog post about breastfeeding that you’d like me to include!

Check out the most popular blog post in our blog’s history:  Top …

A woman’s body is a truly magnificent organic machine.  The conception and birth of our offspring and the adaptations  our bodies make to ensure our little ones are protected and nourished are nothing short of miraculous.   Even women who suffer from extreme physical discomfort during their pregnancies can’t help but be in awe of their own role in helping bring life into the world.
However, because motherhood is such an amazing and beautiful part of our lives many women feel guilty when they look at their body’s changes with fear or …

I have always been an enthusiastic sleeper.  Prior to having my children it was not uncommon for me to waste half a day on the weekend lying in bed, alternately reading and snoozing to my heart’s content.  The luxury of a long, unhurried nap or being able to lie in bed until you really can’t stand it any more is something I took for granted most of my life.
The journey of parental sleep-deprivation actually began before my twins were born.  Around the 27th week of my pregnancy my body became …

Breastfeeding  is an important decision and there are many reasons why it is the preferred choice for both moms and babies.  But the reality of breastfeeding in our modern society is that women don’t always get the support they need from their partners, families and employers in order to sustain it.
While it is not an impossible task, there are adjustments you may need to make in your daily routine to be able to successfully breastfeed for a year or more, as recommended by the APA.  Unfortunately, new moms may not …

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Breastfeeding is a beautiful and natural way to bond with your baby and give her a nutritional foundation that will last a lifetime.  But it isn’t always easy.  Many moms struggle with the logistics of breastfeeding in a society that isn’t always willing to accommodate them.
That’s why having support and information is so vital for breastfeeding success.  Thanks to the internet, moms are able to get encouragement and education even if they live in a remote area or face negativity from family members, neighbors and friends …

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With so much on their plates (no pun intended) moms are especially challenged when it comes to maintaining physical fitness and a healthy weight.  The challenges of managing a family, a career, hobbies and personal life make it difficult to keep regular workouts or even eat properly.  But a woman’s long-term health and happiness is directly linked to how she takes care of her body in all stages of life.  Your whole body can become strained and depleted during pregnancy, which makes it so much more …

Today’s moms have thousands of choices when it comes to their pregnancies and babies.  Everything from the location of the birth to the brand of diapers they will use.  But one of the most crucial choices each mother makes is how and what to feed her baby.
While there are excellent baby formulas on the market, a record number of moms are choosing to breast feed their babies after doing research and reading about the benefits.  What’s that?  You haven’t heard what makes breast feeding so great?  Let us share with …

Expecting moms are often at a loss when they go to register for their new babies.  There are literally hundreds of thousands of products that are made for a baby’s first year of life.  Where do you begin?  Our experienced UpSpring Baby staff would like to share their picks for the items they used most for their kids during the time from birth to year one:
Electric Breast Milk Pump

Before my twins were born, I had bought a hand pump to use in case I wanted to express any milk and …