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 …

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 …

Motherhood is not for the faint of heart.
I always thought I was pretty resilient but after having my twins I can say that there really is nothing that could prepare me physically or emotionally for the challenges of having children.   In fact, I would go so far to say that motherhood could actually be used as training for service in the Marine Corps.  Don’t laugh.  There are a whole lot of things that mothers have in common with Marines.  Here are ten of them:
1.  Agility
Oh sure, the Marines can …

Through the years mothers have been portrayed in every possible way–from the psycho to the sweet.   However, there have been some very poignant portrayals of motherhood on the big screen.  None of these mothers are “perfect” in the June Cleaver sense of the word; but they are a lot closer to the reality of the flawed but well-meaning people we moms really are.  Here’s our list of the Top Ten Movie Moms…if your favorite isn’t on here, leave us a comment and let us know!
1.  Christine Collins – Changeling …

I couldn’t be more excited or proud to be writing the very first post of our new UpSpring Baby blog.
After five years of hard work and dedication, we’ve managed to grow our little startup into a formidable company with an outstanding line of health and wellness products for babies and moms.  Now, as the New Year begins, we’ve made the decision to take the plunge and finally join the blogosphere.
UpSpring Baby is a result of the combined efforts of some very talented  and  interesting people.  We work hard and play …