An A-Z listing of the babyworld discussion forums and groups. The forums are listed in alphabetical order so you can quikly find the forum that interests you.
Ask our Midwife
Join Amber, the babyworld midwife who will be able to help you with any pregnancy concerns you may have.
Adoption and Fostering
Meet other parents who have either adopted or fostered children or those who are considering this option.
Allergy, eczema and lactose intolerance
Share your tips and experiences with other parents about all types of allergies, and find ways of coping.
Announcements
Post all your announcements here, be it news of a birth, news of a positive pregnancy test, or just to shout from the rooftops that’s it your wedding anniversary!
Arts and entertainment
Did you see that programme on TV last night? What’s that new album by The Kooks called? Has anyone seen Grease at the theatre? This is the place to discuss anything to do with the arts and entertainment.
Antenatal clubs
Join an antenatal club and meet other mums that are due at the same time as you.
Beyond babyhood
My how they’ve grown! This forum is for all those members who have older children who are ‘beyond babyhood’. Discuss your pre-schoolers, schoolers and teenagers here!
Babyworld Chat
This is the place to chat to other members by leaving them messages, perhaps you want to arrange a time to meet in the chat room, or maybe you just want to ask what they are up to at the weekend.
Breastfeeding Cafe with Medela counsellor
If you are looking for a place to chat to the breastfeeding expert from Medela without leaving the comfort of your home then this group will be just what you are looking for.
Bookworms
What’s the latest book on your bedside table? From the latest blockbusters to old classics, come here to praise the best, and warn against the worst, books you have read, both fiction and non-fiction.
Caesarean sections
Post messages to other mums about the pros and cons of C-Sections.
Days out
Here’s your chance to describe good baby and toddler friendly places.
Diet and fitness
Get into shape to maximise the chances of conception, or get back into shape after the happy event. Mums share their tips.
Discuss, debate & deliberate
Have your say on the topics of today, yesterday and the future.
Development & behaviour
Worried about biting, headbanging or constant crying? Or do you just want to discuss your child’s new milestones? Here’s the place for you.
A Place for dads
A place for Dads to have their say, and get support, too!
Feeding
Share tips on how, when and how much to get your little ones eating. Also a place to examine breast feeding versus bottle feeding.
Feeling down
We all feel low from time to time, come here for a shoulder to cry on.
For Childminders and Nannies
This forum is intended for members who have an interest in childminders and nannies (ie; they may be one, or may be interested in becoming one, or may be interested in this form of childcare). It is intended for those seeking advice and support.
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is not a place to air personal grievances you may have and under no circumstances should information about another person be divulged (ie; naming and shaming).
For the attention of…
Leave a message for a babyworld member here!
Forces – UK & abroad
Is the army driving you barmy? Share the trials and tribulations of army, navy and RAF wives.
General babytalk
Baby sending you gaga? Talk about your bouncing baby here.
General pregnancy
Discuss any issues to do with pregnancy here.
Homebirth
Post messages to other parents about the highs and lows of homebirth, its pros and cons.
Immunisations
Discuss vaccines and join in the MMR debate with other parents.
Infertility
A special group for those who have been trying to conceive for 12 months or more. A supportive environment where you can share your feelings and experiences with others who know what you’re going through.
Just for fun
By popular demand we have brought this forum back! Our members want somewhere to post their jokes and generally have a giggle so here’s the place to do just that!
Just the one!
This forum is for parents who have one child to discuss the issues surounding raising “just the one”.
Labour and birth
Here’s the place to discuss labour and giving birth.
Living on a budget
The cost of living seems to go up and up and our money has to go further and further! Here is the place to discuss bargains at the supermarket, how to get the most from you pound and anything else that involves saving a little cash.
Losing a baby
At whatever stage you lose your baby it hurts. This is a place where you can come and let out your grief with people who understand your pain.
Nappy talk
There’s more to nappies than just plastic pants and pins…find out here!
New parents
Am I doing it right? Get advice from new and experienced parents.
Older parents
Had a child in your late thirties or early forties? Meet others and share experiences.
Pelvic pain in pregnancy
Share the agony and find ways of coping.
Potty training
Welcome to the joys of bed-wetting and toilet training. Share your views.
Pregnancy/parenting after infertility
Being pregnant after infertility treatment brings it’s own special problems and fears. Here you’ll find a group of people who have had successful treatment and are now facing the joys and worries of pregnancy together.
Pregnancy/Parenting after loss
Pregnancy is an anxious time for any expectant parent but for those unfortunate enough to have lost a baby before it can be even more worrying. Visit this discussion forum get support from others who know what you are going through, and from those that have lost before but have also been successful.
Pregnancy problems
Suffering from morning sickness or worried that something may harm your unborn baby? Talk about it to those in the same boat as you!
Pregnant and working
Going to work with a bump in tow? Get support and share tips here.
Premature babies
Run by a mum with first hand experience of this worrying time.
Product talk
Bargain-hunting or just need some advice? Have a look here.
Raising a family abroad
Starting or raising a family abroad comes with a whole new set of issues to discuss, here’s your place to do just that!
Recipes
Post your favourite recipes here, whether it’s for your baby, or a great meal for grown ups!
Relationships & sex
This is the forum for you if you need advice about sex or a relationship that has changed since a pregnancy or afterwards. Also discuss contraception here.
Sibling issues and large families
Seek and give advice on your older children here – or if you have a large family in general, post it here.
Single parents
Share the ups and downs of raising a child on your own.
Sleeping
Feeling nocturnal? Get some support and advice from this forum.
Special needs
Get some support and share advice here about your baby’s special needs.
Stay at home parents
You may be feeling isolated or stuck for rainy day ideas – there’s plenty of help just a click away.
Step-families
Raising a child in a step-family? Or raising step-children? Talk to others here.
Teenage and young parents
Have you had a baby in your teens or in your early twenties? Are you young and pregnant? Meet others here.
Toddler troubles
Terrible twos, potty training, tantrums… find support here.
Travel
Planes, trains and automobiles… how to get around with your baby.
Trying for a baby
Trying to get pregnant? You can find advice and support here.
Twins and multiples
Two, three or more miracles? Here’s the place to meet other parents.
VBAC
Had a caesarean and now considering having a vaginal birth? Come here to discuss all the issues and pros and cons of VBAC.
Vegan/Vegetarian Families
It’s not all about lentils you know!! Come here to discuss how to bring your child up the meat-free way.
Working from home
How to juggle your kids and your career from the comfort of your home.
Working mums
Juggling home and work? Discuss your viewpoint here. Fathers welcome too!
Want to be famous?
Want to be included in an article or a documentary? This is the place to come to look!
An A-Z listing of the babyworld discussion forums and groups. The forums are listed in alphabetical order so you can quikly find the forum that interests you.
