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So we know what to call you

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How your name will appear across our forums

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Stage of Motherhood

Let others know where you're at. (Trying to Conceive, Pregnant, Newborn, etc.)

Due Date or Bub’s Birthday (optional)

Whether you’re pregnant or parenting, this optional field helps us personalise your experience. and link you up with mums who get where you’re at.

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New Moms Forum – Terms of Use

Welcome to New Moms Forum. By registering an account or using this site, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.

We’re here to create a supportive, respectful space where moms can connect, share, and support one another – but there are a few important ground rules to keep everyone safe, seen, and respected.

1. This Site Is for Information and Support Only. It Does Not Provide Medical Advice.

New Moms Forum is a space for sharing stories, experiences, and support – but it is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

The information shared on this site, in any forum, message, or comment, is designed for non-commercial, informational purposes only. It may include personal opinions or lived experiences, but it does not replace advice from your doctor, midwife, mental health professional, or any qualified healthcare provider.

If you have concerns about your health or your baby’s health:

Always speak directly to a healthcare professional.
Never delay or avoid getting medical advice because of something you’ve read here.

By using New Moms Forum, you agree and acknowledge that:

You use all content at your own risk.
We do not provide medical care, medical diagnoses, treatment, counselling, or personalised health advice of any kind.
No doctor–patient or therapeutic relationship is created by your participation in the forum.

For the purposes of these terms, “medical advice” includes – but is not limited to – information about physical or mental health, diagnosis, prognosis, medications, medical treatments, fitness, psychology, nutrition, parenting techniques, birth plans or postnatal care.

Medical knowledge is always evolving. We cannot guarantee that any information shared on New Moms Forum reflects the most current medical developments.

We do not recommend or endorse any specific tests, practitioners, clinics, treatments, feeding methods, parenting choices, or products that may be discussed on the site. If you choose to act on information found here, you do so solely at your own discretion and risk.

2. Minimum Age to Join

You must be 13 years or older to create an account.

If you're under 18, we recommend using the forum with the guidance of a parent, guardian or trusted adult. Some of the topics discussed can be sensitive, and professional support is always encouraged if you're going through something tough.

3. Be Kind, Always

We’re mums. We get it. But we don’t do judgement here.

By posting on the forum, you agree to:

Treat others with respect and compassion.
Avoid hate speech, bullying, discrimination or personal attacks.
Refrain from posting anything harmful, offensive, or illegal.

We moderate regularly but may remove posts, hide threads or suspend accounts that go against these values – without warning.

4. Respect Privacy

Don’t post anyone’s personal information – not your own or someone else’s. That includes:

Full names, email addresses, phone numbers or home addresses.
Screenshots or images that include someone’s identity without consent.

5. No Spam or Self-Promotion

We love small businesses and helpful resources – but this forum isn’t the place to promote your product or blog unless we’ve given you the okay.

Don’t post unsolicited ads or affiliate links.
Don’t use the forum to drive traffic to your site or social channel.
Don’t message other users for commercial reasons.

6. Your Content, Our Community

Anything you post on the forum stays yours – but by sharing it here, you give us permission to feature it on New Moms Forum (e.g. in quotes, newsletters, or social media), with credit. If you’d prefer not to have your content used this way, let us know.

You’re also responsible for what you post. Please don’t share copyrighted materials or anything you don’t have the rights to.

7. Forum Moderation

We reserve the right to edit, remove or moderate any content at our discretion, especially if it breaches these terms or poses a risk to others.

We also reserve the right to suspend or delete user accounts at any time.

Our moderators are here to keep the space safe, but they are not medical professionals.

8. Your Account

You’re responsible for keeping your account secure. Don’t share your login details, and please let us know straight away if you suspect someone is using your account without your permission.

9. Links and Third-Party Content

New Moms Forum may contain links to other websites or third-party content. We don’t control those sites, and we’re not responsible for what you find there – including their privacy practices, information accuracy, or user experience.

If you choose to click a link or follow third-party advice, you do so at your own risk.

10. Governing Law and International Users

New Moms Forum is operated from Australia and is governed by the laws of Western Australia.

By accessing or using this site, you agree that:

These Terms are governed by and will be interpreted in accordance with the laws of Western Australia.
Any dispute arising under or in connection with these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Western Australia.
You are responsible for complying with your local laws if accessing the site from outside Australia.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13, in accordance with privacy regulations in Australia, the United States (COPPA), and other international laws. If you believe a child under 13 has registered without parental consent, please contact us and we will take steps to remove the account.

Nothing on this website should be interpreted as advice, treatment, or diagnosis under the laws of any country. Any reliance on information from New Moms Forum is strictly at your own risk and does not form any patient–provider or legally protected relationship.

Questions or Concerns?

If anything in these terms seems unclear or if you need support, please contact us via our contact page.

Privacy Policy

We care about your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you use New Moms Forum.

1. Who We Are

New Moms Forum is operated by an Australian-based publisher and community manager. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful space for new mothers around the world.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you use the forum:

Your name or username
Email address
IP address and device/browser type
Profile information you choose to share (e.g. due date, child’s age)
Posts, comments and messages you submit to the forum
Any data provided when contacting us directly (e.g. support requests)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

Operate and personalise your experience on the forum
Moderate posts and keep the space safe
Respond to enquiries or support requests
Send occasional updates (if you’ve opted in)
Monitor forum usage and improve the site

4. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) to help personalise content, remember your preferences, and analyse site traffic. We may also use trusted third-party services like Google Analytics to understand how people use the site.

You can control cookies through your browser settings at any time.

5. Who Can See Your Information

Forum posts are public by default and can be seen by anyone visiting the site. Please don’t share anything you wouldn’t be comfortable having seen publicly.

Your email address and private messages are never shared publicly.

6. Sharing With Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share limited data with trusted service providers who help us operate the website (e.g. email services, web hosting, analytics). These providers are only allowed to use your data to help us run the site and must keep it secure.

7. Where Your Data Is Stored

Your information may be stored on secure servers located in Australia or internationally (e.g. if using a cloud-based service). We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is protected wherever it’s stored.

8. International Users

If you’re visiting from outside Australia, you understand and agree that your data may be transferred to and stored in Australia or other countries. By using the site, you consent to this transfer and to the processing of your data under Australian law.

9. Children’s Privacy

New Moms Forum is intended for users aged 13 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we learn that someone under 13 has registered, we will take steps to delete the account.

10. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access and update your personal information
Request that we delete your account and associated data
Unsubscribe from emails (via the unsubscribe link)

To make any of these requests, please contact us using the details below.

11. How to Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to request changes to your data, you can contact us via our Contact Page.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we’ll notify you via the forum or email (if you’re subscribed). Please check back occasionally to stay up to date.

Last updated: 15 May 2025

13. Photos and Media Uploads

If you upload images to the forum, we recommend removing any embedded location data (EXIF GPS) before uploading. Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from posted images.

14. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Some posts or pages may include embedded content (such as YouTube videos, social posts, or articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website directly. These sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with that content – especially if you are logged into those services.

15. Comments and Gravatar

When you leave a comment, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam. If you use the Gravatar service, an anonymized hash of your email address may be provided to Gravatar to display your profile picture. You can view their privacy policy at automattic.com/privacy.

16. Password Resets

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.

17. Logging In with Social Accounts

New Moms Forum may give you the option to register and log in using your accounts from services like Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, X.com (formerly Twitter), or Microsoft.

If you choose to register via one of these services, we may receive limited personal information from the provider, such as your name, email address, profile picture, and public profile details, to help create your account and personalise your experience.

By using a social login, you agree to the transfer of this information to us and understand that your data is subject to this Privacy Policy. We do not post to your social accounts or access private information without your explicit permission.

Each social login provider has its own privacy policy and terms of use. We encourage you to review those before using social login:

18. If you have questions

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to request changes to your data, you can contact us via our Contact Page.