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".

missing snippet block-title

missing snippet body-text

    missing snippet links


missing snippet body-text


Pregnancy calendar

missing snippet body-text

    missing snippet links

Mumsnet storms the G8!

David Cameron at 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!


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.

Best (and worst) cars to own

missing snippet body-text

    missing snippet links


missing snippet block-title

missing snippet body-text

    missing snippet links

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.


missing snippet body-text


Campaign of the week

Fair4Families | Mumsnet

Guest campaign: Fair4Families is working to ensure families are made a priority in the Government's Comprehensive Spending Review by pushing for a 'triple lock' for families.

missing snippet block-title

missing snippet body-text

    missing snippet links


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.

    missing snippet links

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.


missing snippet block-title

missing snippet body-text

    missing snippet links

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.

    missing snippet links