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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.
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:
By using New Moms Forum, you agree and acknowledge that:
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.
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.
We’re mums. We get it. But we don’t do judgement here.
By posting on the forum, you agree to:
We moderate regularly but may remove posts, hide threads or suspend accounts that go against these values – without warning.
Don’t post anyone’s personal information – not your own or someone else’s. That includes:
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.
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.
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.
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If you choose to click a link or follow third-party advice, you do so at your own risk.
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:
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.
If anything in these terms seems unclear or if you need support, please contact us via our contact page.
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.
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.
We may collect the following types of personal information when you use the forum:
We use the information you provide to:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You have the right to:
To make any of these requests, please contact us using the details below.
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.
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
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