Kate Garraway and Zita West on the Get Britain Fertile campaign

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Webchat, Wednesday, 12.45pm-1.45pm: Kate Garraway and Zita West have been in the news this week for their roles as ambassadors for a campaign which uses an image of a pregnant, 70-year-old Kate to raise awareness of the risks of postponing pregnancy. Mumsnetters have queried whether women are unaware of those risks - and asked why the campaign does not appear to be equally aimed at men - so if you have questions, post them now.

Mary Berry: 'Licking the bowl's the best bit!'

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Webchat: Mary Berry came into Gransnet today to answer your questions on everything from why cakes sink to whether she uses a microwave. Here's what she had to say.

Fake tans: your DIY guide

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Summer beauty week: Yes, there IS such a thing as a good fake tan - and what's more, according to Mumsnet's resident bronzed beauties, it's perfectly possible to do it yourself.


Bed-sharing 'raises cot death risk five-fold'

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In the news: According to a new study, the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome increases significantly where parents co-sleep, even when other risk factors have been eliminated. What's your reaction?

How much?! Children and online bills

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Internet safety: Many 'free' children's apps come with pricey 'in-app purchases' - and the bills can come as a nasty surprise. Here are our tips to help you curb your children's spending without pulling the plug on their enjoyment.



Local site of the week

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Bristol: Local editor Selena on the best her city has to offer, from vintage clothes shops to art galleries, and perfect parks to "incredible monkfish".

Quick make-up tips

Listen to Boots Feel Good Forum to discover quick beauty tips, and you could win £500.


Baby names: we're here to help

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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.

WorkFest 2013: book now!

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Bored of your job? Got a brilliant business idea but too nervous to try it? Mumsnet WorkFest, sponsored by Barclays, could transform your prospects and inspire you to start out on your own. One month to go: book your place now.


Readers! It's book giveaway time

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Invisible Girl is a moving tale about a girl, who runs away from home and slips through the cracks when she's caught between arguing parents and moving house. We have 50 free copies: apply now!

Pregnancy calendar

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Week by week: From bundle of cells to bundle of joy, find out how your body and your baby are changing, in our calendar.


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Breastfeeding help

Newborn breastfeeding

Your one-stop guide: Advice on establishing breastfeeding, overcoming common problems, getting your latch sorted, breastfeeding in public, going back to work...

Campaigns of the week

Gather your neighbours and strengthen your community by holding a Big Lunch on Sunday 2 June. You can also help Z2K with its efforts to support families in financial difficulty. 

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Family competitions

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Ovulation explained

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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.


Weaning babies

Your questions answered: Worried about when and how to move your baby on to solid food? We've distilled MN wisdom on the messy business of moving your baby on from a milk-only diet.

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Potty training

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