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

Welcome to the birthtalks community. You can introduce yourself here :)

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

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

Check this out for the latest competitions and offers on www.birth.com.au.

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.

Industry professionals working with pregnant women, childbirth and new parents can post messages, network and discuss issues here.

Some general guidelines for birthtalk participation.

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.

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.

For known and anonymous donors, recipients, families of donors, egg donors, sperm donors and donor conceived children.

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.

Discuss everything to do with having a baby here.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

For lesbian and gay parents or those who are interested in having a baby in a same sex relationship.

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

For parents of special children with chronic illnesses and unique needs

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

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.

For all your health issues and questions

Share your passion for fashion and beauty tips here.

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.

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

Share your interests with others 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!

Share your knowledge on cleaning, fixing, building and renovating at home.

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.

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)