Kate Garraway and Zita West on the Get Britain Fertile campaign

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Webchat, TODAY, 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!'

Mary Berry

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.

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.


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?

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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

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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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

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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

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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