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Had a caesarean birth or cared for someone who has?
Your experience matters: we want to hear from you 🫵
Help shape better wound care by completing our new short survey with @bristoluni.bsky.social and PROMPT Maternity Foundation 📝
💡 Survey closes 26 Nov
📜 CPD certificate available
Your experience matters: we want to hear from you 🫵
Help shape better wound care by completing our new short survey with @bristoluni.bsky.social and PROMPT Maternity Foundation 📝
💡 Survey closes 26 Nov
📜 CPD certificate available
October 2, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Had a caesarean birth or cared for someone who has?
Your experience matters: we want to hear from you 🫵
Help shape better wound care by completing our new short survey with @bristoluni.bsky.social and PROMPT Maternity Foundation 📝
💡 Survey closes 26 Nov
📜 CPD certificate available
Your experience matters: we want to hear from you 🫵
Help shape better wound care by completing our new short survey with @bristoluni.bsky.social and PROMPT Maternity Foundation 📝
💡 Survey closes 26 Nov
📜 CPD certificate available
🗣️ Next week, we're heading to Westminster to put Mumsnet users' questions to Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.
❓ Got something you'd like to ask? Head to bit.ly/MNAsksWesS to let us know!
❓ Got something you'd like to ask? Head to bit.ly/MNAsksWesS to let us know!
September 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🗣️ Next week, we're heading to Westminster to put Mumsnet users' questions to Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.
❓ Got something you'd like to ask? Head to bit.ly/MNAsksWesS to let us know!
❓ Got something you'd like to ask? Head to bit.ly/MNAsksWesS to let us know!
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📢 Our legal Q&A with @mumsnet.com is open.
So, if you have a question about #pregnancy, #maternity or #parentalrights at work, you can head over to tiny.cc/5nao001 & our legal experts will answer it.
Our team of volunteer lawyers are members of the European Lawyers Association.
So, if you have a question about #pregnancy, #maternity or #parentalrights at work, you can head over to tiny.cc/5nao001 & our legal experts will answer it.
Our team of volunteer lawyers are members of the European Lawyers Association.
June 30, 2025 at 8:22 AM
📢 Our legal Q&A with @mumsnet.com is open.
So, if you have a question about #pregnancy, #maternity or #parentalrights at work, you can head over to tiny.cc/5nao001 & our legal experts will answer it.
Our team of volunteer lawyers are members of the European Lawyers Association.
So, if you have a question about #pregnancy, #maternity or #parentalrights at work, you can head over to tiny.cc/5nao001 & our legal experts will answer it.
Our team of volunteer lawyers are members of the European Lawyers Association.
🗣️Parents tell us they feel powerless in the face of Big Tech’s addictive algorithms, and they are crying out for more support from govt to help tackle the impact of smartphones and social media on their kids.
📱Find out more at bit.ly/RageAgainstT...
#RageAgainstTheScreen
📱Find out more at bit.ly/RageAgainstT...
#RageAgainstTheScreen
April 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM
🗣️Parents tell us they feel powerless in the face of Big Tech’s addictive algorithms, and they are crying out for more support from govt to help tackle the impact of smartphones and social media on their kids.
📱Find out more at bit.ly/RageAgainstT...
#RageAgainstTheScreen
📱Find out more at bit.ly/RageAgainstT...
#RageAgainstTheScreen
📱The PM says a govt ban on phones in schools is "completely unnecessary" because "almost every school bans phones" - but 64% of Mumsnet users told us their children are allowed to keep their phones with them during the school day #RageAgainstTheScreen
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
Parents support a ban on smartphones at school
Sixty per cent of parents in a Mumsnet survey said the government should take responsibility for enforcing a ban, which Keir Starmer said was unnecessary
www.thetimes.com
April 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
📱The PM says a govt ban on phones in schools is "completely unnecessary" because "almost every school bans phones" - but 64% of Mumsnet users told us their children are allowed to keep their phones with them during the school day #RageAgainstTheScreen
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
🗣️"There are not enough women at the heart of decision making in government... It is about giving women a voice..."
📻ICYMI: Mumsnet founder Justine Roberts spoke to the Today Programme this morning to mark Mumsnet's 25th birthday.
#Mumsnet #Mumsnet25
📻ICYMI: Mumsnet founder Justine Roberts spoke to the Today Programme this morning to mark Mumsnet's 25th birthday.
#Mumsnet #Mumsnet25
March 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
🗣️"There are not enough women at the heart of decision making in government... It is about giving women a voice..."
📻ICYMI: Mumsnet founder Justine Roberts spoke to the Today Programme this morning to mark Mumsnet's 25th birthday.
#Mumsnet #Mumsnet25
📻ICYMI: Mumsnet founder Justine Roberts spoke to the Today Programme this morning to mark Mumsnet's 25th birthday.
#Mumsnet #Mumsnet25
📵 Parents of younger children, are you thinking of delaying smartphones for your DC?
👀 Here's what some Mumsnet users told us...
🗣️ Join the conversation here: mumsnet.com/talk/parenti...
👀 Here's what some Mumsnet users told us...
🗣️ Join the conversation here: mumsnet.com/talk/parenti...
March 26, 2025 at 11:39 AM
📵 Parents of younger children, are you thinking of delaying smartphones for your DC?
👀 Here's what some Mumsnet users told us...
🗣️ Join the conversation here: mumsnet.com/talk/parenti...
👀 Here's what some Mumsnet users told us...
🗣️ Join the conversation here: mumsnet.com/talk/parenti...
📵Mumsnet users want the government to do more to protect kids from social media's addictive algorithms - and nearly 70% would back a total ban on social media for u16s.
📱Find out more about our Rage Against the Screen campaign here: bit.ly/RageAgainstT...
📱Find out more about our Rage Against the Screen campaign here: bit.ly/RageAgainstT...
March 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM
📵Mumsnet users want the government to do more to protect kids from social media's addictive algorithms - and nearly 70% would back a total ban on social media for u16s.
📱Find out more about our Rage Against the Screen campaign here: bit.ly/RageAgainstT...
📱Find out more about our Rage Against the Screen campaign here: bit.ly/RageAgainstT...
We’re delighted that Marks and Spencer have published their parental leave policies, and will be the first major employer to host our #PublishParentalLeave kite mark, demonstrating their commitment to helping potential & existing employees make informed decisions about their future.
March 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
We’re delighted that Marks and Spencer have published their parental leave policies, and will be the first major employer to host our #PublishParentalLeave kite mark, demonstrating their commitment to helping potential & existing employees make informed decisions about their future.
🗣️Mumsnet users want the government to do more to protect kids from social media's addictive algorithms - and nearly 70% would back a total ban for u16s.
📱Find out more about our Rage Against the Screen campaign here: bit.ly/RageAgainstT...
📱Find out more about our Rage Against the Screen campaign here: bit.ly/RageAgainstT...
February 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM
🗣️Mumsnet users want the government to do more to protect kids from social media's addictive algorithms - and nearly 70% would back a total ban for u16s.
📱Find out more about our Rage Against the Screen campaign here: bit.ly/RageAgainstT...
📱Find out more about our Rage Against the Screen campaign here: bit.ly/RageAgainstT...
Our latest poll shows a big leap in support for Reform amongst Mumsnet users - they're now level with Labour on 25%. Read more below👇
www.linkedin.com/pulse/mumsne...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/mumsne...
Mumsnet users on Reform: "If mainstream politics leave people cold, where are they expected to go to?"
Our latest poll of Mumsnetters shows a big leap in support for Reform. When asked who they plan to vote for at the next election, 25% of users cited Nigel Farage's party - putting them level with Labo...
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February 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Our latest poll shows a big leap in support for Reform amongst Mumsnet users - they're now level with Labour on 25%. Read more below👇
www.linkedin.com/pulse/mumsne...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/mumsne...
📱Looking to reduce screen time over the holidays? Check out our latest #RageAgainstTheScreen content as parenting author Liat Hughes Joshi shares practical tips and fun activities from her new book How To Unplug Your Child
www.mumsnet.com/articles/how... @summersdalebooks.bsky.social
www.mumsnet.com/articles/how... @summersdalebooks.bsky.social
How to Unplug your Child: Tips and Activities to Reduce Screen Time | Mumsnet
Worried your child spends too much time on screens? Author and coach Liat Hughes Joshi offers tips and activities to help you limit your child's screen time.
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February 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
📱Looking to reduce screen time over the holidays? Check out our latest #RageAgainstTheScreen content as parenting author Liat Hughes Joshi shares practical tips and fun activities from her new book How To Unplug Your Child
www.mumsnet.com/articles/how... @summersdalebooks.bsky.social
www.mumsnet.com/articles/how... @summersdalebooks.bsky.social
❌ Nearly 70% of parents on Mumsnet would back a total ban on social media for u16s.
📱Find out more about our campaign to empower parents at bit.ly/RageAgainstT...
📱Find out more about our campaign to empower parents at bit.ly/RageAgainstT...
February 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
❌ Nearly 70% of parents on Mumsnet would back a total ban on social media for u16s.
📱Find out more about our campaign to empower parents at bit.ly/RageAgainstT...
📱Find out more about our campaign to empower parents at bit.ly/RageAgainstT...
📱As part of our Rage Against the Screen campaign, we want to equip parents with the knowledge they need to support their kids in safely negotiating today’s technology. Check out mental health expert Petra Velzeboer's top tips for how to set healthy tech boundaries👇
www.mumsnet.com/articles/how...
www.mumsnet.com/articles/how...
February 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
📱As part of our Rage Against the Screen campaign, we want to equip parents with the knowledge they need to support their kids in safely negotiating today’s technology. Check out mental health expert Petra Velzeboer's top tips for how to set healthy tech boundaries👇
www.mumsnet.com/articles/how...
www.mumsnet.com/articles/how...
❌ Nearly 70% of parents on Mumsnet would back a total ban on social media for u16s.
📱 Find out more about our campaign to empower parents at bit.ly/RageAgainstT...
📱 Find out more about our campaign to empower parents at bit.ly/RageAgainstT...
February 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
❌ Nearly 70% of parents on Mumsnet would back a total ban on social media for u16s.
📱 Find out more about our campaign to empower parents at bit.ly/RageAgainstT...
📱 Find out more about our campaign to empower parents at bit.ly/RageAgainstT...
🆘We hear repeatedly on Mumsnet from parents who are worried about how big tech's addictive algorithms affect their kids.
📱That's why we've launched Rage Against the Screen - our campaign to give parents strength in numbers. You can find out more at bit.ly/RageAgainstT...
📱That's why we've launched Rage Against the Screen - our campaign to give parents strength in numbers. You can find out more at bit.ly/RageAgainstT...
February 6, 2025 at 5:37 PM
🆘We hear repeatedly on Mumsnet from parents who are worried about how big tech's addictive algorithms affect their kids.
📱That's why we've launched Rage Against the Screen - our campaign to give parents strength in numbers. You can find out more at bit.ly/RageAgainstT...
📱That's why we've launched Rage Against the Screen - our campaign to give parents strength in numbers. You can find out more at bit.ly/RageAgainstT...
🗣️"As a society, we have sleepwalked into a situation which is harming kids, harming families, but working out handsomely for a handful of gigantic tech companies..."
📱Our latest Rage Against the Screen guest post comes from Smartphone Free Childhood👇
www.mumsnet.com/talk/guest_p...
📱Our latest Rage Against the Screen guest post comes from Smartphone Free Childhood👇
www.mumsnet.com/talk/guest_p...
Guest Post: “You can tell instantly which kids don’t have a smartphone – it’s like they’ve got a secret superpower” | Mumsnet
When I had my first child in 2015, among the flood of new mum anxieties, I remember being alarmed at the thought of her navigating the Wild West of th...
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January 30, 2025 at 12:07 PM
🗣️"As a society, we have sleepwalked into a situation which is harming kids, harming families, but working out handsomely for a handful of gigantic tech companies..."
📱Our latest Rage Against the Screen guest post comes from Smartphone Free Childhood👇
www.mumsnet.com/talk/guest_p...
📱Our latest Rage Against the Screen guest post comes from Smartphone Free Childhood👇
www.mumsnet.com/talk/guest_p...
We've launched Rage Against The Screen - a new Mumsnet campaign to inform parents about the dangers of smart phones and social media and empower them to take action to protect their children’s health. Find out more in Justine Roberts' Sunday Times piece👇
www.thetimes.com/life-style/p...
www.thetimes.com/life-style/p...
January 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
We've launched Rage Against The Screen - a new Mumsnet campaign to inform parents about the dangers of smart phones and social media and empower them to take action to protect their children’s health. Find out more in Justine Roberts' Sunday Times piece👇
www.thetimes.com/life-style/p...
www.thetimes.com/life-style/p...
📱"Talk to your kids about their social media use, and explore how they might cut down... Make sure they understand that big tech companies are deliberately trying to hook them in..."
Read Mumsnet CEO Justine Roberts' suggested NY resolution for families here👇
www.independent.co.uk/life-style/h...
Read Mumsnet CEO Justine Roberts' suggested NY resolution for families here👇
www.independent.co.uk/life-style/h...
10 New Year’s resolutions family experts want parents to make
Family-focused charities and groups tell Lisa Salmon how they think mums and dads can improve family life in 2025.
www.independent.co.uk
January 2, 2025 at 11:24 AM
📱"Talk to your kids about their social media use, and explore how they might cut down... Make sure they understand that big tech companies are deliberately trying to hook them in..."
Read Mumsnet CEO Justine Roberts' suggested NY resolution for families here👇
www.independent.co.uk/life-style/h...
Read Mumsnet CEO Justine Roberts' suggested NY resolution for families here👇
www.independent.co.uk/life-style/h...
Yet another report warning of a crisis in maternity care and calling for immediate action to ensure the safety of women and babies. How many more warnings will it take before the government acts?
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/nhs-...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/nhs-...
‘Alarming declines’ in patient safety as maternity care deteriorates – report
Experts have analysed publicly available data for the latest National State of Patient Safety report.
www.independent.co.uk
December 12, 2024 at 9:49 AM
Yet another report warning of a crisis in maternity care and calling for immediate action to ensure the safety of women and babies. How many more warnings will it take before the government acts?
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/nhs-...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/nhs-...
We've heard repeatedly from Mumsnet users who have been fobbed off and ignored when seeking diagnoses and treatment for reproductive health conditions
December 11, 2024 at 12:47 PM
We've heard repeatedly from Mumsnet users who have been fobbed off and ignored when seeking diagnoses and treatment for reproductive health conditions
Today's @commonswomequ.parliament.uk report reflects what Mumsnetters have been telling us for years - in our evidence to the inquiry we shared the experiences of users who had to fight for decades for appropriate diagnoses and treatment for reproductive health conditions
December 11, 2024 at 9:45 AM
Today's @commonswomequ.parliament.uk report reflects what Mumsnetters have been telling us for years - in our evidence to the inquiry we shared the experiences of users who had to fight for decades for appropriate diagnoses and treatment for reproductive health conditions
🚨Got a question about divorce, separation or co-parenting?
🗓️On Monday evening, family lawyer and co-founder of divorce platform SeparateSpace Amanda Bell will be live on Mumsnet answering users' questions.
❓Ask your question here: bit.ly/MumsnetDivor...
🗓️On Monday evening, family lawyer and co-founder of divorce platform SeparateSpace Amanda Bell will be live on Mumsnet answering users' questions.
❓Ask your question here: bit.ly/MumsnetDivor...
December 6, 2024 at 11:17 AM
🚨Got a question about divorce, separation or co-parenting?
🗓️On Monday evening, family lawyer and co-founder of divorce platform SeparateSpace Amanda Bell will be live on Mumsnet answering users' questions.
❓Ask your question here: bit.ly/MumsnetDivor...
🗓️On Monday evening, family lawyer and co-founder of divorce platform SeparateSpace Amanda Bell will be live on Mumsnet answering users' questions.
❓Ask your question here: bit.ly/MumsnetDivor...
"Smartphones have become such a presence in children’s lives that change requires collective action" - Josh MacAlister MP writes for Mumsnet about why he's trying to tackle this issue with a Private Member's Bill📱
www.mumsnet.com/talk/guest_p...
www.mumsnet.com/talk/guest_p...
Guest Post: "Smartphones have become such a presence in children’s lives that change requires collective action" - Josh MacAlister MP writes for Mumsnet about why he's tackling this issue with a Priva...
Sometimes Parliament finds itself way behind public opinion on a certain issue. When I decided to use the opportunity of a Private Member’s Bill to ta...
www.mumsnet.com
December 5, 2024 at 3:25 PM
"Smartphones have become such a presence in children’s lives that change requires collective action" - Josh MacAlister MP writes for Mumsnet about why he's trying to tackle this issue with a Private Member's Bill📱
www.mumsnet.com/talk/guest_p...
www.mumsnet.com/talk/guest_p...
"AIBU? Husband thinks I owe him money for maternity leave..."🤯 99% of Mumsnet users agree the OP is NOT being unreasonable - read the full thread at the link below👇 www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_be...
Husband thinks I owe him money for maternity leave? | Mumsnet
I am so confused! So pleased advice me!
I took 10 months mat leave, and my work did not provide any enhanced mat pay because I had been there less th...
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December 5, 2024 at 9:18 AM
"AIBU? Husband thinks I owe him money for maternity leave..."🤯 99% of Mumsnet users agree the OP is NOT being unreasonable - read the full thread at the link below👇 www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_be...