England Women's international footballer Casey Stoney will give parenting advice to gay couples and singles during the upcoming Alternative Families Week.

The 33-year-old, who has twins with her partner Megan, will join Waterloo actress Heather Peace and Coronation Street actor Charlie Condou at the event.

"My partner Megan and I had IVF through the London Women's Clinic to have our twins, so I'm really looking forward to sharing our story with people who are also looking to start a family," said Stoney.

"Megan and I attending a seminar was the first step we took on our journey and it really helped us to understand the options available to us, as well as the process and challenges of IVF. It was the best decision we ever made and now we have two gorgeous, healthy twins who've completed our lives."

The event, which runs from September 13 to 19, will give specialist advice to would-be gay parents, as well as help for heterosexual people who are looking for alternative ways to have children.