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

Plagued by your phone? Hounded by your inbox? Frances Booth, author of the The Distraction Trap, offers her top 10 digital overload fixes, for adults and children.

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Seasonal summer recipes

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Glorious food: It's one of the best times of the year for seasonal produce. Here's how Mumsnetters are using the freshest ingredients from asparagus to rhubarb.

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Readers! It's book giveaway time

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!

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Pregnancy calendar

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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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Family competitions

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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.

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