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.


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Pregnancy calendar

pregnancy test

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

Mumsnet storms the G8!

The lovely Bicnod is blogging on behalf of Mumsnetters at this year's G8, as part of the IF campaign to end world hunger. Follow her exploits here!

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

Cerys Matthews

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

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!

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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.



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Quick make-up tips

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

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Family competitions

June comps

Our June prizes include a luxury cot worth £384, a family trip to Chessington World of Adventures Resort, a Maisy goody bag, a £100 Marks and Spencer voucher - and more.

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Weaning babies

Your questions answered: Worried about when and how to move your baby on to solid food? We've distilled MN wisdom on the messy business of moving your baby on from a milk-only diet.

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Potty training

Toddler on potty

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.