Can I post a link to my parenting blog or product?
No, the rule "No Advertisements, AI Content, Market Research, or Spam" bans all advertisements, personal blogs, and services.
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r/beyondthebump rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/beyondthebump: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
Subreddit guides combine public Reddit source URLs, captured rules, visible verification dates, and Rankhog's account-safety workflow.
Current public stats
- Members
- 812,923
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Local community and city subreddits
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- No Advertisements, AI Content, Market Research, or Spam: This is not the place to ask for donations or advertise your personal blogs/services. Spam, market research, or AI content will be removed and you may be banned. Do not post links to your personal site. Do not post links that get you a reference bonus. Do not post links to contests or fundraisers of any sort.
- Be Respectful & No Hate: This is a support sub and for most, this is a vulnerable time. Be supportive, be kind, and be respectful. It is okay for healthy discussions to take place, but please do not cross the line to arguing and conflict. The following behavior is not tolerated and will be removed at moderator's discretion: -Insults -Judgment -Disrespect -Purposely controversial posts or comments -Blanket statements based on culture or opinion This includes being respectful with mods & only communicating via modmail.
- Do not incite drama/hate/bigotry: Argumentative comments or posts seeking to cause unhealthy discussions will be removed. Users of Reddit are global and will have varied norms on parenting based on their preferences, cultures, etc. This is a space for every parent and we do not chastise each other here.
- No Polls or Surveys: Do not make posts which seek to poll or survey the community for any reason without prior permission from the Moderators. Absolutely no polls or surveys which request personal information will be accepted. Others will be at moderator discretion.
- No Medical Advice: We are not doctors. No one should be relying on information in this subreddit as a substitute for a medical professional. Please do not ask for, or give medical advice.
- Do Not Post Personal Information: Do not post anything that is personally identifying. Meaning, if you do not want anyone in the world to see it, it should not be posted. This applies to your own personal information as well as others'. Do not post links to photos or videos hosted on sites which give real names; this can connect you to your personal information. Do not post links to social media sites which share personal information such as real names. Do not specifically ask for personal info.
- No Baby Pictures/Videos, Ultrasounds, or Pictures of Pregnancy Tests.: Do not post photos of your child, ultrasound, or pregnancy test. Non-baby memes, videos and other photos are still allowed.
- No anti-vax rhetoric: Self-explanatory.
- No Discussion of Circumcision: Circumcision is no longer a topic of discussion that is allowed. The topic has become too divisive.
- No PMs to Mods: Do not send private messages or chat requests to the moderators regarding subreddit issues. Please use modmail feature if you have any concerns, comments or complaints.
- No snarking: This means no screenshots of posts or comments from this sub to other subs or groups with the intention of ridicule.
- Pro-choice: This sub is pro-choice.
Works well
- Share a genuine story about your first weeks home with a new baby, with no links and no product mentions.
- Ask for advice on a non-medical parenting challenge, like sleep schedules or partner support, framed as a real question from a real parent.
- Offer encouragement to another parent in the comments on a thread about postpartum struggles, with no mention of your company.
Avoid
- Do not post links to your personal site or blog.
- Do not post links that get you a reference bonus.
- Do not post links to contests or fundraisers of any sort.
- Do not post AI content.
- Do not post polls or surveys without prior permission from the moderators.
- Do not post photos of your child, ultrasound, or pregnancy test.
What r/beyondthebump Is For
This community is for new parents, parents to be, and experienced parents who want to help. Posts focus on the transition into living with a new baby and any issues that may come up. Ranting and gushing is welcome. It is a support sub for a vulnerable time, so the tone is supportive, kind, and respectful.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule that decides whether a marketing-adjacent post survives is "No Advertisements, AI Content, Market Research, or Spam". It bans advertisements, personal blogs, services, spam, market research, AI content, reference bonus links, and links to contests or fundraisers. The rule "No Polls or Surveys" also matters because it blocks any polling or surveying without prior moderator permission.
What To Post
A good post for a founder doing respectful Reddit marketing here is a genuine personal story about the transition into living with a new baby, shared without any links or promotional language. You could talk about a challenge you faced as a new parent and how you worked through it, or ask the community for support on a specific non-medical issue. The key is to contribute as a parent first, not as a founder, and to keep the conversation focused on the shared experience of early parenthood.
What To Avoid
Avoid any form of self-promotion, including links to your personal site, reference bonus links, contests, and fundraisers. Avoid AI content and market research. Do not post polls or surveys without moderator permission. Do not give or ask for medical advice. Do not post baby pictures, videos, ultrasounds, or pregnancy test photos. Do not post personal information or links to social media sites that share real names. Avoid anti-vax rhetoric, circumcision discussion, and any drama, hate, or bigotry.
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Common questions about r/beyondthebump
Can I run a poll or survey here?
No, the rule "No Polls or Surveys" requires prior permission from the moderators for any polling or surveying.
Can I ask the community for medical advice about my baby?
No, the rule "No Medical Advice" prohibits asking for or giving medical advice.
How do I contact the moderators about a subreddit issue?
Use the modmail feature, as the rule "No PMs to Mods" bans private messages or chat requests to moderators.
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