The Bump’s Discussion Forum Is Closing its Doors

For years, new, expectant and hopeful parents have gathered in The Bump’s community forum to ask questions, offer tips, share perspectives and support one another in navigating some of life’s most important moments. That sense of connection and community is at the heart of The Bump and will never fade—but the time has come to close the doors of our forum groups and discussion boards.

The Bump forum will become read-only on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, which means community members will be able to scroll through discussion boards and conversation threads but will no longer be able to post messages. The forum will officially go offline on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.

When The Bump first started the forum, our goal was to create a safe place for parents to connect with other parents going through similar experiences. Over the years, it’s more than exceeded our hopes. The Bump team has watched meaningful friendships form as members supported one another during hard times, and been genuinely moved by the humor, generosity and kindness that is shared daily.

What to Do Before the Forum Closes

We want to make sure everyone has a chance to maintain friendships, say goodbye and prepare.

• Save Your Memories.: Use this time to connect with forum friends and share contact information. If you have favorite threads you want to keep, please copy and paste them into a personal document or take screenshots before Tuesday, December 1.
• Stay Supported. Whether you’re trying to conceive, currently pregnant or navigating parenthood, you can continue to turn to The Bump for trusted guidance and in-depth product reviews.
• Join Our Social Community. We’d love to stay connected! If you aren’t already, follow The Bump on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook and sign up for our weekly newsletters.

The decision to close down this forum that has fostered the most amazing friendships and support networks was a difficult one. We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to host such a wonderful community—and look forward to continued conversations and connections on The Bump’s social channels. See you there.