Mumsnet campaign: Ban Bounty reps from maternity wards

Bounty mutiny

We're calling for a ban on Bounty sales reps in maternity wards after a survey of Mumsnetters found 82% of you believe it's unacceptable for the NHS to allow commercial companies access to patients.

Domestic violence: what is it?

Domestic violence

In the news: In the wake of pictures of Charles Saatchi apparently gripping his wife, Nigella Lawson, by the throat, here's our guide on domestic violence - how it's defined, and what to do if you experience it.

'Female baldness is the last taboo'

Female baldness

Guest blog, Nadine Dorries: I am suffering from female pattern hair loss. And I'm not alone - 40% of women are affected. But who would know? We never discuss it. It's time we did.


Site of the week: Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire

Mumsnet Local: Our local editor, Olivia, offers her pick of the best her area has to offer, from child-friendly cafes and parks to her favourite hidden gem, "the sculpture trail in Broxbourne Woods".

Webchat: Holly and Kelly Willoughby

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Wednesday, 2-3pm: Holly Willoughby and her sister Kelly are joining us to discuss their first book, School for Stars: First Term at L'etoile, which is set in a performing arts boarding school. Post your questions now.



Pregnancy calendar

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Week by week: From bundle of cells to bundle of joy, find out how your body and your baby are changing, in our calendar.

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Cerys Matthews: "My favourite bedtime story? Goodnight Moon"

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Video: Cerys Matthews came in for a webchat on her new book yesterday. Afterwards, she she stayed behind to answer some MNHQ questions - and to give us a little singsong. Watch now.

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Readers! It's giveaway time

Just Imagine

Daring Greatly challenges our view of vulnerability and encourages us to embrace it as a strength. Just Imagine gets your kids creating their own stories. We have 50 free copies: apply now!

Baby names: we're here to help

Top 2011 baby names

Use our baby name finder to discover what a name means, whether you're following the flock and even what Mumsnetters 'predict' for your child's future based on their name.



Campaign of the week

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Quick make-up tips

Listen to Boots Feel Good Forum to discover quick beauty tips, and you could win £500.


Family competitions

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Ovulation explained

pregnancy test

Use our ovulation calculator to figure out your most fertile days - and take a look at our advice on preparing for pregnancy and what to do if you're struggling to conceive.


Weaning babies

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Potty training

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Everything you need to know: Tips on how to tell when your toddler's ready for potty-training, and how to go about the whole messy business - plus, getting your child to stay dry through the night.