birthtalks

Read here first to learn all about our community and how it works. You'll be posting like a professional in no time!

Introduce yourself to the community here!

This is a general area for everyone to ask questions, air opinions, share information and experiences or discuss the latest hot topics!

Chat about things unrelated to pregnancy and parenting here. Jokes, stories, polls, happy birthday announcements and general small talk.

Talk with other dads and expecting fathers and share your experiences.

Keeping you updated with what is happening at www.birth.com.au :)

If you need any help using birthtalks® or the birth.com.au website in general, please post here. We are also keen to hear your suggestions or feedback.

Join now to become part of a community of new mums and mums-to-be. Here you’ll be able to chat, share, relate and connect (and even win some lovely goodies!).

We're searching for great tips and advice for mums and mums-to-be to feature in our week-by-week pregnancy emails, and Baby's First year emails. We'd love for you to share your little gems of advice.

Check this out for the latest competitions and product trials on offer at www.birth.com.au. Members must have a minimum post count of 20 to enter competitions.

Support, sharing and suggestions while trying to conceive your baby.

For those parents using medications and/or reproductive investigations and technology to help them conceive their baby.

Support for parents considering another pregnancy, or who are pregnant, after a previously losing a baby.

A general area to chat about pregnancy and the upcoming birth of your baby(s).

Meet others who are due around the same time as your baby.

A place to talk about names for your baby.

To discuss and share information relating to tests offered before and during pregnancy

Pregnancy is usually a normal, healthy state, but sometimes there can be health conditions that increase the risks for mother and/or baby. Share your experiences here.

Discuss everything to do with having a baby here.

For women who have had or are planning a caesarean birth or planning for a vaginal birth after a previous caesarean (VBAC).

For women who have had or are planning to have a home birth.

You can announce the arrival of your new baby(s) here. Everyone else is eagerly awaiting the news!

Natural, Caesarean, induced or premature. Share yours or your partner's birth experiences here.

For discussions and sharing during the 6 to 8 week recovery period after the birth of your baby(s).

For women, partners and support people to share their experiences and support each other.

For young mums, mums-to-be and young women trying to conceive to get together and chat.

A place for older mums to share their experiences.

Share your experiences and tips with others who are pregnant with (or parenting) more than one baby.

Share parenting experiences, tips, cute moments or let off steam with other parents here!

For parents to get together after the birth and share their baby's progress and parenting experiences.

This section is for breastfeeding and bottle feeding support - sharing information, tips and experiences with others.

It's amazing how the sleeping patterns of your baby can dominate your parenting life! Share your experiences and tips here.

Cloth or disposables...this section is devoted to anything and everything that may cover your baby's beautiful bottom :)

For support when babies decide to come before 37 weeks or for newborns who are unwell and need to spend time in the intensive care nursery after birth.

Now your precious baby is here. Share your experiences with other parents.

Your cute little baby is now an active little person. Share your joys, trials and tribulations here.

Starting school, doing homework, racing around to various activities and coping with school holidays are all a part of parenting at this stage.

The joys and challenges of parenting teenagers can bring back memories of our teenage years, or perhaps these are best forgotten :)

For parents to discuss the many different ways they may choose to parent their children.

For parents with an illness or disability to share and support each other.

For parents of special children with chronic illnesses and unique needs

For mums or dads staying at home full-time to care for their children.

Share your knowledge & experiences or ask questions about the many options of child care - family day care, long day care, occasional care, nannies, aupairs or baby sitters etc

For parents adopting a child and for members who have been adopted themselves.

Info and support for foster parents and those considering fostering children.

Talk about your relationships with your partner, family, in-laws or friends here.

For women or partners suffering from depression & mental health issues during the pregnancy and/or after the birth. Or, others concerned about a persons depression and mental wellbing, to share and support each other.

For parents without partners who are 'going it alone' to share and chat.

Caring for many children can have its unique joys and challenges. Share your experiences and tips with others here.

Parents with blended families can share their experiences here.

For use by logged on birthtalk members only

A place to discuss your beliefs in relation to pregnancy, birth and parenting

For those dealing with losing a baby through miscarriage.

For parents to support each other after losing a baby or young child.

For parents to support each other when faced with heartbreaking decision to discontinue their pregnancy for medical reasons or poor prenatal diagnosis.

A place to remember special dates for parents who have lost their baby or child.

Please use this section to request emotional and / or practical help and support from other BIRTH members.

Whether for a Big BIRTH Bash or just a coffee and a chat locally - tee up your meeting here.

Meet others who live in your local area for chats, get-togethers and service recommendations.

Network and let others know about local parent groups, playgroups or support groups in your area.

Do you know of any upcoming community events of interest to parents or local activities for parents and children? Let others know about them here.

Talk about food, cooking and specific diets or share your favourite recipe here.

Have you read the latest novel? Seen the latest movie or DVD? Are you addicted to TV soaps or love listening to your favourite song? Share here!

Handyman, Green living, Travel, Pets, Sports and General Lifestyle.

Talk about money and finances here $$$

Share your passion for fashion and beauty tips here.

For all your health issues and questions

For mutual support, tips and encouragement while losing weight.

For working parents and parents-to-be to discuss work and career issues as well as sharing childcare hints and tips.

Support for parents and parents-to-be who are studying.

Thinking of ways to entertain and stimulate your children? Share ideas and tips here.

Swap or sell your pre-loved goods here. This is for personal use only, not business use and no auction links. See Trading Guidelines before trading.

A place for long-term members to share their entrepreneurial efforts. Please read guidelines before using this section.

Review your favourite product or book, share bargains, hints and tips. Find out from others what is new, cool or tried and true! (No advertising please)

For discussions and questions about computers, modern devices and anything technical ;)

For the latest in hot topics and current affairs.

This forum is closed until further notice.

Private rooms are set up for members with special circumstances and are subject to approval by admin.

Contact Martina or Telle

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Contact Twilightened or cheree to join. You must have post count of 500 or more to join.

Send a PM to fancy or cheree if you wish to ask about joining this room.

A private room to share with other survivors. Contact Nomadess or BreakingDawn to join.

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