'The aim is 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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In the news: A new study suggests that a lack of iodine - found in fish and dairy - during pregnancy could be dimming the intellect of some babies born in the UK. Are you concerned?

Depilation: do you? How to

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Summer beauty week:  No, we don't have to depilate; we can let our hair grow wild and free, and be no less womanly for it. But should you want to, here's how Mumsnet advises you go about it.


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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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

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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.

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

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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

The Big Lunch

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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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.

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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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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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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