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General birthtalks | |||||
| Everyone's birthtalk (2 Viewing) This is a general area for everyone to ask questions, air opinions, share information and experiences or discuss the latest hot topics! | 17,808 | 232,587 | |||
| Welcome to the birthtalks community. You can introduce yourself here :) | 2,100 | 12,272 | |||
| Talk with other dads and expecting fathers and share your experiences. | 56 | 587 | |||
| Smalltalks and funny stuff (2 Viewing) Chat about things unrelated to pregnancy and parenting here. Jokes, stories, polls, happy birthday announcements and general small talk. | 10,335 | 179,668 | |||
| Check this out for the latest competitions and product trials on offer at www.birth.com.au. | 36 | 279 | |||
| Keeping you updated with what is happening at www.birth.com.au :) | 39 | 509 | |||
| 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. | 605 | 4,547 | |||
| Industry professionals working with pregnant women, childbirth and new parents can post messages, network and discuss issues here. | 69 | 551 | |||
| Some general guidelines for birthtalk participation. | 2 | 149 | |||
Support and Networking | |||||
| Help and support (1 Viewing) Please use this section to request emotional and / or practical help and support from other BIRTH members. | 245 | 3,679 | |||
| Whether for a Big BIRTH Bash or just a coffee and a chat locally - tee up your meeting here. | 210 | 4,884 | |||
| Meet others who live in your local area for chats, get-togethers and service recommendations. | 733 | 18,872 | |||
| Network and let others know about local parent groups, playgroups or support groups in your area. | 37 | 213 | |||
| 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. | 19 | 62 | |||
| This section has been set up to have all threads relating the the Victorian fires in one area. | 42 | 750 | |||
Conceiving your baby | |||||
| Preconception and fertility support (1 Viewing) Support, sharing and suggestions while trying to conceive your baby. | 634 | 76,165 | |||
| For those parents using medications and/or reproductive investigations and technology to help them conceive their baby. | 210 | 17,683 | |||
| For known and anonymous donors, recipients, families of donors, egg donors, sperm donors and donor conceived children. | 52 | 666 | |||
| Support for parents considering another pregnancy, or who are pregnant, after a previously losing a baby. | 207 | 21,458 | |||
Pregnancy & Birth talks | |||||
| Pregnancy talks (2 Viewing) A general area to chat about pregnancy and the upcoming birth of your baby(s). | 4,804 | 60,904 | |||
| To discuss and share information relating to tests offered before and during pregnancy | 103 | 1,580 | |||
| Meet others who are due around the same time as your baby. | 777 | 205,410 | |||
| A place to talk about names for your baby. | 857 | 17,288 | |||
| Discuss everything to do with having a baby here. | 792 | 13,333 | |||
| Natural, Caesarean, induced or premature. Share yours or your partner's birth experiences here. | 818 | 10,957 | |||
| You can announce the arrival of your new baby(s) here. Everyone else is eagerly awaiting the news! | 577 | 7,952 | |||
| For discussions and sharing during the 6 to 8 week recovery period after the birth of your baby(s). | 83 | 907 | |||
| For young mums, mums-to-be and young women trying to conceive to get together and chat. | 402 | 51,374 | |||
| A place for older mums to share their experiences. | 107 | 8,994 | |||
| Share your experiences and tips with others who are pregnant with (or parenting) more than one baby. | 461 | 6,360 | |||
| For women who have had or are planning a caesarean birth or planning for a vaginal birth after a previous caesarean (VBAC). | 696 | 10,272 | |||
| 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. | 198 | 3,471 | |||
| For women, partners and support people to share their experiences and support each other. | Private | 63 | 821 | ||
Parent talks | |||||
| General parent talks (1 Viewing) Share parenting experiences, tips, cute moments or let off steam with other parents here! | 3,296 | 35,535 | |||
| For parents to get together after the birth and share their baby's progress and parenting experiences. | 556 | 146,403 | |||
| For parents to discuss the many different ways they may choose to parent their children. | 257 | 4,480 | |||
| This section is for breastfeeding and bottle feeding support - sharing information, tips and experiences with others. | 3,236 | 29,315 | |||
| It's amazing how the sleeping patterns of your baby can dominate your parenting life! Share your experiences and tips here. | 1,263 | 11,691 | |||
| Cloth or disposables...this section is devoted to anything and everything that may cover your baby's beautiful bottom :) | 3,430 | 36,608 | |||
| 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. | 451 | 5,303 | |||
| Now your precious baby is here. Share your experiences with other parents. | 688 | 6,809 | |||
| 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 | 316 | 3,081 | |||
| Your cute little baby is now an active little person. Share your joys, trials and tribulations here. | 1,264 | 11,525 | |||
| Starting school, doing homework, racing around to various activities and coping with school holidays are all a part of parenting at this stage. | 269 | 2,764 | |||
| The joys and challenges of parenting teenagers can bring back memories of our teenage years, or perhaps these are best forgotten :) | 84 | 1,035 | |||
| For parents adopting a child and for members who have been adopted themselves. | 28 | 579 | |||
| Info and support for foster parents and those considering fostering children. | 45 | 555 | |||
| For lesbian and gay parents or those who are interested in having a baby in a same sex relationship. | 34 | 466 | |||
| For parents with an illness or disability to share and support each other. | 39 | 331 | |||
| For parents of special children with chronic illnesses and unique needs | 307 | 3,384 | |||
| Thinking of ways to entertain and stimulate your children? Share ideas and tips here. | 59 | 356 | |||
Families, relationships & spirituality | |||||
| Talk about your relationships with your partner, family, in-laws or friends here. | 1,537 | 23,544 | |||
| 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. | 546 | 5,096 | |||
| For parents without partners who are 'going it alone' to share and chat. | 727 | 8,701 | |||
| Caring for many children can have its unique joys and challenges. Share your experiences and tips with others here. | 98 | 2,499 | |||
| Parents with blended families can share their experiences here. | 140 | 1,733 | |||
| For use by logged on birthtalk members only | Private | 302 | 6,623 | ||
| A place to discuss your beliefs in relation to pregnancy, birth and parenting | 123 | 2,747 | |||
Loss of a baby | |||||
| For those dealing with losing a baby through miscarriage. | 482 | 7,692 | |||
| For parents to support each other after losing a baby or young child. | 337 | 4,395 | |||
| For parents to support each other when faced with heartbreaking decision to discontinue their pregnancy for medical reasons or poor prenatal diagnosis. | 48 | 824 | |||
| A place to remember special dates for parents who have lost their baby or child. | 123 | 1,258 | |||
Health, lifestyle, work, study & leisure | |||||
| General Health (1 Viewing) For all your health issues and questions | 753 | 6,882 | |||
| Fashion & Beauty (1 Viewing) Share your passion for fashion and beauty tips here. | 432 | 4,769 | |||
| Weight loss group (1 Viewing) For mutual support, tips and encouragement while losing weight. | 674 | 11,561 | |||
| For working parents and parents-to-be to discuss work and career issues as well as sharing childcare hints and tips. | 589 | 4,603 | |||
| Support for parents and parents-to-be who are studying. | 353 | 3,552 | |||
| For mums or dads staying at home full-time to care for their children. | 52 | 1,228 | |||
| Share your interests and travel tips with others here :) | 840 | 10,564 | |||
| Talk about food, cooking and specific diets or share your favourite recipe here. | 2,011 | 17,591 | |||
| 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! | 1,276 | 19,246 | |||
| Share your knowledge on cleaning, fixing, building and renovating at home. | 229 | 1,872 | |||
| Share and discuss anything from climate change to eco-friendly products here - composting, recycling, saving water or energy, nappies and baby products, cleaning and household tips etc. | 53 | 483 | |||
Miscellaneous | |||||
| Product reviews, hints, tips & bargains (1 Viewing) 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) | 1,639 | 34,213 | |||
| For the latest in hot topics and current affairs. | 962 | 13,559 | |||
| Money, finances and budgeting (1 Viewing) Talk about money and finances here $$$ | 340 | 5,506 | |||
| 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. | 3,423 | 19,568 | |||
| Techtalks (1 Viewing) For discussions and questions about computers, modern devices and anything technical ;) | 311 | 2,128 | |||
| A place for long-term members to share their entrepreneurial efforts. Please read guidelines before using this section. | 2 | 27 | |||
| This forum is closed until further notice. | 180 | 7,287 | |||
Private Rooms | |||||
| Private rooms are set up for members with special circumstances and are subject to approval by admin. | 55 | 281 | |||
| Contact Cheree | Never | 0 | 0 | ||
| PM Mirne, rainbowsend or cheree to join | Never | 0 | 0 | ||
| Contact Twilightened or cheree to join. You must have post count of 500 or more to join. | Never | 0 | 0 | ||
| Send a PM to fancy or cheree if you wish to ask about joining this room. | Never | 0 | 0 | ||
| A private room to share with other survivors. Contact Nomadess or cheree for a password to participate. | Never | 0 | 0 | ||
| Contact Cheree | Never | 0 | 0 | ||
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