'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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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.

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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.

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Baby names: we're here to help

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WorkFest 2013: book now!

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Bored of your job? Got a brilliant business idea but too nervous to try it? Mumsnet WorkFest, sponsored by Barclays, could transform your prospects and inspire you to start out on your own. One month to go: book your place now.


Readers! It's book giveaway time

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!

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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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Weaning babies

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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