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 …

This past week I heard a story on the morning news about a female reporter who is having her baby in Iraq while covering the war.  You can hear the story and read the transcript here.
I’m curious to know if you think it is irresponsible for civilian women who are working in war zones to stay on the job during and after their pregnancies.  Vote now!

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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 …

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Breastfeeding has experienced a renaissance in the past decade.  Moms are now demanding the very best for their babies and themselves; and that means everything from organics to cloth diapers to good old fashioned breast milk.  But even though breast feeding is the most natural thing in the world, it isn’t something we automatically know how to do.  Forming a connection with your baby and learning how to manage your newfound gift can be challenging and stressful.  Many new moms seek help from lactation consultatants who …

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One of the rites of passage for all new mothers is witnessing the way their bodies are put to to the test during pregnancy. They are pushed and pulled, stretched and strained in ways that we never knew were possible. A few lucky moms are able to bounce right back into their pre-pregnancy shape after giving birth. Age, genetics, and a variety of circumstances contribute to how quickly a woman can recover postpartum. But regardless of whether all the conditions are …

There are thousands of products on the market which claim to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy.  Do you think they work?  Leave me a comment and let me know if there’s a specific cream or oil that you recommend.

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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 …