We are positively THRILLED to announce that Milkscreen has come to Canada, available exclusively at BelliesInBloomMaternity in Victoria, BC!
Milkscreen, a 2-minute at-home test to detect alcohol in breast milk has just been approved for sale in Canada by the Canadian Health Ministry.
Milkscreen enables mom to have the occasional alcoholic drink while still being able to breastfeed safely:

Every woman’s metabolism is different.  Without testing, it is impossible to know exactly how long after consumption alcohol will be out of the breast milk.
Milkscreen is the …

She’s not just a supermodel, she’s a supermom!

Austin has to be the coolest city for a bunch of mompreneurs to have started up a business like UpSpring Baby. Check out this group of dedicated (and coordinated) ladies and gentlemen in the Official Keep Austin Breastfeeding Flash Mob of 2010 that took place this month at Zilker Park:

We’re so excited to announce that ShrinkxHips is now available for purchase on Diapers.com:
Founded in Montclair, New Jersey by Marc Lore and Vinit Bharara, Diapers.com is the largest online specialist offering baby care necessities in the United States. As dads themselves, Marc and Vinit understand the world of diapers.
Tired of the ‘diaper runaround’ – midnight store runs for diapers, frustrated searches for the right diaper size, wasted time waiting in store lines and traffic – they knew there must be a better way. Turning …

Dr. Ari Brown is a full time pediatrician, author, and public spokesperson on children’s health issues.  She has appeared on NBC’s Today Show, CNN, Dr. Phil, Rachael Ray, and ABC News. She serves on the advisory board for Parents Magazine and hosts a message board at their website, Parents.com. She is a spokeswoman for the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Texas Medical Association.
This Saturday, May 8 Dr. Brown will launch her new book, Expecting 411 at Book People in Austin, Texas.  The book will be …

This week there were two very important studies announced to the public regarding fitness and pregnancy.  Both highlight how vital it is for expecting moms to have a plan for maintaining their fitness levels:
1.  3 out of 4 Pregnant Women Don’t Get Enough Exercise:
Researchers at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill found that, at most, 23% of pregnant women engaged in as much physical activity as is recommended by government and private health groups.
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) — the nation’s largest organization of …

Little ones have always had a special connection with nature as they developed an understanding of the world around them, but today’s children are much more aware of the need for good planetary stewardship.  Combining an appreciation for plants and animals with an enthusiasm for science can be both fun and educational.  But moms and dads may not know where to start when it comes to teaching lessons about taking care of the planet.
The new book Grow Your Own Tree Hugger by Wendy Rosenoff has found a way to make …

We’re so excited to have been featured on this popular San Francisco television program along with other “problem solving shapewear.” A special shout-out to Heather Ledeboer of Mom4Life.com who sent our belt in to be featured!

We couldn’t be more delighted to announce that Shrinkx Hips is now available in select Pea in the Pod stores around the country:

Madison Ave, NY
Bal Harbour, FL
Paramus, NJ
Livingston, NJ
San Diego, CA – Fashion Valley
Boston, MA – Newbury St
Beverly Hills, CA
Costa Mesa, CA – South Coast Plaza
Atlanta, GA – Phipps Plaza

Pea in the Pod has long been considered one the best resources for stylish maternity clothing, and many Hollywood celebrities turn to them for both casual and formal looks.  This month, Pea in the Pod became the exclusive retailer for supermodel …

Regardless of age, gender, religion, politics or any other number of ways we define ourselves, it is increasingly evident to all of us that sometime during the 20th century our society ran amok with chemicals, toxins and other lab-created marvels which are finally showing up as major health issues in record numbers of adults and children.
Studies have proved again and again that there are links between chemical exposure and birth defects, cancers, immune system deficiencies, and other major health problems.  And it only makes sense.  We’re organic creatures.  If you …