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14. 2016,
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Trying to conceive (TTC)

1. Trying to Conceive,
2. OPKs, HPTs and BFPs,
3. TTC (Buddy Groups),
4. TTC After Loss,
5. TTC for 12 Months +,
6. Charting

Assisted Conception (AC)

1. Assisted Conception - General,
2. Assisted Conception - Primary Infertility,
3. Parents Seeking Assisted Conception,
4. Assisted Conception (Buddy Groups),
5. Donor Conception Support

Pregnancy: Tips, Questions and Information

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What Month are You Due?

1. Due January 2017,
2. Due in February 2017,
3. Due March 2017,
4. Due April 2017,
5. Due in May 2017,
6. Due June 2017,
7. Due July 2017,
8. Due August 2017,
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40. Due in April 2020,
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44. Due in August 2020,
45. Due in September 2020,
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47. Due in November 2020,
48. Archived 2012 due in groups,
49. Archived 2013 due in groups.,
50. Archived 2014 due in groups,
51. Archived 2015 due in groups,
52. Archived 2016 due in groups,
53. Due December 2020,
54. Due in January 2021

Join a mini-community who are expecting at the same time as you

Hospital and Birthing Centres

Ask about others' experiences to help decide where your baby will be born

Doulas & Midwives

Bringing birth practitioners and EB members together

Baby Names

Share opinions about one of the most important decisions a parent will make

Pregnancy/Parenting After Problems Conceiving

Meet others who understand the ups and downs

Pregnancy/Parenting After Loss

Moving on after a difficult time

Specialised Pregnancy Support Groups

Buddy groups for those experiencing pregnancy after overcoming obstacles

Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss

Stillbirth and Neonatal Loss

The Loss of a Child or Loved One

Labour & Birth

What to expect on the big day

Caesars

Preparing for a delivery by caesarean section

Vaginal Birth Preparation

Plus vaginal birth after a caesarean section (VBAC)

Home Birthing

Talk about your plans and experiences of babies born at home

Your birth stories

Share your precious memories

Traumatic & Disappointing Birth Experiences

When things don't turn out how you expected

Your body after baby

All about your recovery and the changes that take place

Birth-6 Months

The early days

6-12 Months

Your older baby

Babies Born Early (and beyond)

The issues facing parents of premmies

Twins, Triplets, Quads and More

For parents and friends of multiples

Breastfeeding

From birth to beyond

Formula and supplement feeding

Advice and support

Baby and toddler food

Seek advice on weaning and solids and share your favourite recipes

Nappies

Disposable or modern cloth? The choices don't end there

Buying & Dressing for Baby

Plan your spending first

Prams & Strollers

Getting mobile with your baby or toddler

Sleeping

How to help everyone get enough

Babies and Kids With Disabilities & Special Needs

Advice and support from others who understand

12-24 Months

The first birthday and beyond

24-36 months

The transition stage from toddler to pre-schooler

3-5 Years

The pre-school years

5-8 Years (Younger Kids)

Discuss issues around the early primary years - behaviour, development and discipline.

8-12 years ( The pre-teen years)

Discuss behaviour, development and discipline for tweens.

13-18 years (Teenagers)

Discuss behaviour, development and discipline for teens.

Challenging Behaviour & Discipline Techniques

Coping with tears, tantrums and trying times

Toilet Training

Is your child ready? Looking for the signs and getting started

Car Restraints

Make the right choices when it comes to safety

Bullying

Support and advice for tough times at school

Play and activities

Daycare, Babysitters & Nannies

For finding child care or being a carer

Playgroups

Discuss your Playgroup experiences or find a Playgroup near you.

Preschool (EC, Kinder)

Discuss your child's early childhood education here.

Your Child's Education - First year of school

Choosing a school, school readiness and the challenges of the first year of formal schooling.

Your Child's Education - Year one and beyond

The learning experience for children and parents

Parties for Under 5s

Organising a special day for the little ones

Parties for 5 and Over

Planning and hosting gatherings for older children

Weddings, Christenings & Showers

Celebrating the landmarks of life

Christmas, Adult birthdays, Special Occasions & other

Seasonal events and party ideas for grown-ups

Everyday Mums Chat

The everyday things that other parents understand

Young Mums and Mums-To-Be

Meet other members who are starting families early

'Older' Mums and Mums-To-Be

For those having or thinking about a late baby

Same-Sex Parents & Parents-To-Be

Families that begin with two mums or two dads

Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses

Dealing with the ups and downs

Your Family

Discuss the day-to-day dynamics

Large Families

Share tips for budgeting, time management and daily life with many kids

Adoption

Fostering

Share the journey with other foster parents, current or prospective

Relationships

A members-only forum to seek support and discuss sensitive subjects

Plus Size Living

Share your experiences with other members

Find the 'awesome' in your family

Join a 4 week challenge brought to you by Essential Baby and Parent Wellbeing that will help you maximize the ‘awesome’ moments in your family right now.

Genealogy

Sharing tips, research methods and sites and more.

Hobbies & Crafts

Discover your creativity

Quilting & Sewing

Many threads about needle crafts

Scrap Chat & Share

All about scrapbooking

Photography

Tips and inspiration for beginners to experts

Environmental Tips, Info, News & Questions

Go green and help sustain the future

Recipes & Cooking Tips

Share your favourites and find new inspiration

Managing Money

Helping you take charge of your finances

TV, Movies & Celebrity News

What we're watching on the big and small screens

Books, Poetry & Music

What we're reading, playing and listening to

Have a Laugh

The place for jokes and sharing life's lighter moments

Games

Get hooked on some of our online community games

Family Travel

Check in for tips before you take off

Beauty and Fashion

How to look good and feel great

Your Pets

Meet other members whose pets are part of the family

Home, Garden & Renovating

1. Decluttering and home organisation

Practical advice, inspiration and motivation

Sports

1. London 2012: Olympic and Paralympic Games

Show your team's colours and fly the flag here

Internet & Technology

For talk about internet, mobiles and gadgets

Spirituality

1. New Age Beliefs & Spirituality,
2. Faith & Religion,
3. Paranormal & Supernatural,
4. The Crystal Ball

Encompassing religion, faith and other beliefs

Celebrity Parents and Kids

Births, babies and the kids who have everything!

News, Social Issues & Politics

1. Election2016,
2. COVID-19 coronavirus

What's making news close to home and abroad

What Do You Think?

For discussions about the issues that make us think

Miscellaneous

For topics that just don't quite fit in anywhere else

Good News

Shout it from the rooftops and share it with the EB community

Venting Board

Sometimes it feels better to get it off your chest

Competitions

Enter our members-only competitions here

Studying and Parenting

Striking a balance between family and further education

Party Plan

For sellers and buyers to share ideas, info and strategies. Please read the forum guidelines before posting!

Employment Opportunities

Offer a job to an EB member here! Please read the forum guidelines before posting.

Seeking Employment

For EB members looking for work - and those who want to employ them. Please read the forum rules before posting.

Working Parents

When you're juggling work and family commitments

My Business

For business owners to share advice and support. Please read the forum guidelines before posting.

General Health and Safety Tips

1. Contraception

General Health and Safety Tips

Your Diet & Fitness

Your Diet & Fitness

Natural Therapies

Natural Therapies

Cancer Support Forum

Allergy and Food Intolerance Support

Food Intolerances and Allergies

Hot Specials

Hot Specials

Product Reviews

Product Reviews

Product Recalls

Product Recalls

Children's toys

Toy shopping for younger kids (1-8)

Toys for Older Kids

Toy shopping for older kids (8 and up)

Blog: Dad's Diary

Dad chat

Forum for men to chat to other dads and dads-to-be.