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Mornings: With Kaye Adams

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Is a woman ever too old to have a baby? Plus Andy Murray, Tech Talk and can you pay for a better night's sleep?

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists encourages women to have children between the age of 20 and 35.  
However, when it comes to IVF, there is no cut-off in law, and no guidance from the fertility regulator, leaving clinics  
Dr Marco Gaudoin, the Medical Director at Glasgow Centre for Reproductive Medicine has said he would consider helping a 60-year-old have a child, suggesting that it's 'sexist' to suggest older women cannot have children when older men can.
Is a woman ever too old to have a baby?

Also on the show....

JAY CRUZ SEMPLE
The visually impaired man from Glasgow who hopes competing in the  2020 Paralympics will help him see his son's face again.  Jay has been trying to restore his sight since 2014 but needs around £31,000 for treatment.  Ian Cameron is an Edinburgh Based Optometrist and Janice Eaglesham is a Disability Sport Trainer.

ANDY MURRAY
We get an update on what could be the final match of Andy Murray's career when the Australian Open begins in Melbourne on Monday.  

TRANS GYM 
The only gym in Scotland to offer classes exclusively for people who identify as transgender and non-binary.  Sara Hawkins is the Founder of Projekt 42 and Coach Huld is a Personal Trainer at Projekt 42

PUNISHING PUPILS
We speak to Bruce Grindley, Headmaster of Sutton Valence School in Kent, who has sent a letter to parents asking them to stop challenging staff when it comes to disciplining their children.  Is he right?  
Katy Campbell is a Mother of 4 in Ullapool and Jane Evans is a Childhood Anxiety and Parenting Expert.

BATHGATE ARCTIC ADVENTURE
We meet the pupils from Bathgate going on a school trip to the Artic.  Craig Mathieson is the Head of the Polar Academy.  Kimberley, Abby and Orla are all pupils going on the trip.

TECH TALK  
Get your tech troubles sorted out with experts Carrie Marshall and Louise Blain.  They'll also be telling us about the latest gadgets to look out for... including roll up televisions 

EXHAUSTION ECONOMY
According to a report by McKinsey, the US sleep-health industry is "estimated to be worth $30bn-$40bn and is growing, with few signs of slowing down".  Can you really pay for a better night's sleep?

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