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Record numbers of pregnant women, new mums seek support We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss Normal text size Advertisement A so-called “COVID lag” has contributed to a spike in demand for perinatal support, as mothers who endured pregnancy during the pandemic welcome babies into the continuing health crisis. Maternal mental health organisation Gidget Foundation Australia has supported 122 per cent more people this year, while calls to the national helpline for women suffering perinatal depression and anxiety doubled in 2020. Dinushka O’Neill had two serious scares during her pregnancy with her first baby, and is urging women to seek help if they experience perinatal anxiety. ....