Disclaimer

Last updated: 11 December 2025

Welcome to NewMums.com. This Disclaimer explains the limits of the information, tools, and resources we provide. By using our website, you acknowledge and agree to the statements below.

1. Not Medical Advice

NewMums.com provides general information intended to support mothers during pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. We do not provide medical, midwifery, nursing, mental health or professional health advice.

Nothing on this website should be taken as:

  • Medical guidance,
  • Diagnosis,
  • Treatment,
  • Health monitoring, or
  • Professional recommendations.

Always speak to your midwife, GP, obstetrician, health visitor, or another qualified professional regarding medical concerns, pregnancy symptoms, birth decisions, postpartum recovery, feeding, or the health of you and your baby.

If you believe you may be experiencing an emergency, call 999.

2. Information for UK Users Only

Content on NewMums.com is based on UK guidelines, especially NHS recommendations and typical UK maternity practices.

Information may not apply to users in other countries. NewMums.com is intended for UK residents aged 18 and over.

3. Tools & Calculators Disclaimer

Our tools — including the due date calculator, ovulation calculator, contraction timer, feeding tracker, hospital bag checklist, birth plan generator, “Can I Eat This?” pregnancy food checker, and others — are provided for general guidance only.

We do not guarantee accuracy, completeness or suitability for medical decision-making. Tools should not replace professional advice or clinical monitoring.

All calculations, estimates and suggestions are approximate.

4. No Professional Relationship

Using NewMums.com does not create any doctor–patient, midwife–patient or professional relationship. We cannot respond to personal medical questions or provide individualised advice.

5. External Links & Third Parties

NewMums.com may link to external websites, organisations or resources for convenience.

We do not:

  • Endorse third-party sites,
  • Control their content,
  • Guarantee their accuracy, or
  • Accept responsibility for any harm or loss caused by using them.

Always review third-party terms, privacy policies and medical references independently.

6. Personal Responsibility

By using this site, you agree that:

  • You are responsible for your own decisions,
  • You will verify information with qualified professionals,
  • You will not rely on NewMums.com as your only source of pregnancy or newborn care advice.

Any actions you take based on information from NewMums.com are entirely at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by UK law, NewMums.com and its owners shall not be liable for:

  • Any injury, loss, or damage arising from the use of our website,
  • Inaccuracies or omissions in our content or tools,
  • Reliance on information presented on the site,
  • Technical issues, downtime or data loss, or
  • Any decisions made based on our tools or guidance.

8. Changes to This Disclaimer

We may update this Disclaimer from time to time. The “Last updated” date will reflect the most recent version. Continued use of the website means you accept any changes made.