'The aim is simply to raise awareness, so women don't sleepwalk into infertility'

Kate Garraway and Zita West

Webchat: Kate Garraway and Zita West came online today to talk about their role as ambassadors for the Get Britain Fertile campaign, which uses an image of a pregnant, 70-year-old Kate to raise awareness of the risks of postponing pregnancy. Read the full thread to see their responses to Mumsnetters' criticisms that women are already aware of the risks - and that men should have been targetted too. 

Iodine deficiency in pregnancy 'can lower IQ'

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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.

How much?! Children and online bills

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Local site of the week

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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

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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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

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...

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Family competitions

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Our May prizes include a travel system worth £500, a complete set of the new Uniqlo clothing collection, a £500 Reiss gift card, a set of 10 Minute Solution DVDs - and more.

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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.


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Potty training

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Everything you need to know: Tips on how to tell when your toddler's ready for potty-training, and how to go about the whole messy business - plus, getting your child to stay dry through the night.

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