Campaign to 'encourage' women to consider earlier conception

Woman's hands on pregnant belly

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?

Diane Abbott's 'crisis of masculinity' is nothing new

Young men

Guest blog, Glosswitch: The idea of 'masculinity in crisis' has long been an all-purpose rag-bag into which any negatives associated with men can be chucked - regardless of who's suffering, or why.

Local site of the week

Bristol university

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".


10 ways to tackle digital overload

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Baby names: we're here to help

Top 2011 baby names

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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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.

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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...

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Ovulation explained

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.

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Weaning babies

Baby self-feeding pasta

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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