More thoughts on getting pregnant by 'accident'

Another article on the phenomenon of women getting pregnant by 'accident'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1162248/Kate-Spicer-getting-pregnant-night-stand-happy-mistake.html

As I mentioned before on the blog, while I can understand why some people would do this, I generally don't think it's a good idea!! There is of course risk of STI's with unprotected sex and, as anyone in their 30's trying for a baby will find out, the chances of falling pregnant after a one-night stand are not too high!!

Should I have a baby or a career? Advice column

Well, here is a bit of advice from the funny and irreverant columnist Lucy Mangan!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/mar/07/relationships-friendship-motherhood-career-advice

All I can say is that it's definately NOT an either or choice in my book - but, you will need to work out decent childcare arrangements in order to continue with your career if you have a child. Which isn't always easy.