Campaign to 'encourage' women to consider earlier conception

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In the news: Broadcaster Kate Garraway is fronting a campaign aimed at "alerting" young women to the dangers of leaving pregnancy until later in life, after a survey found two-fifths of women would delay having a baby on financial grounds. But are women unaware of the risks of declining fertility - and ought men to be included in the discussion? What do you think?

Mary Berry webchat

Mary Berry

Tuesday, 10am: Mary Berry - queen of bakeoffs and scourge of the soggy bottom - will be here at Gransnet for a live webchat tomorrow. Got a cakey question? Ask it now!

Meat-free Monday: can you do it?

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We've pulled together 10 of our favourite simple and tasty vegetarian dishes to whet your appetites for National Vegetarian Week - pick one, and make today meat-free!


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".

Baby names: we're here to help

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.

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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.

Family-friendly festivals: top 5

Latitude festival Chosen by you:  Want to get your fill of festival fun this summer but need something that suits all ages? We've rounded up Mumsnetters' favourite family-friendly festivals in the UK.

Readers! It's book giveaway time

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The Hive by Gill Hornby is a warm and wickedly funny novel about group politics and female friendships at the school gates. We have 50 free copies: apply now!

10 ways to tackle digital overload

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10 easy ways to support a good cause

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Breastfeeding help

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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

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Weaning babies

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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.

Potty training

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