There's a lot about being a first-time parent that can make you feel vulnerable. Add a global pandemic to the situation and you have some new parents feeling nervous and afraid of what's to come when their little ones arrive. Dianne Zalitis is a midwife and the Clinical Lead of Pregnancy, Birth and Baby. They have a special portal all about COVID 19 and their helpline has had an increased number of calls from expecting and new parents, anxious about the state of the world. Dianne explains what the current situation is for pregnant women, and what to expect when they come home with their new baby.

<div>There's a lot about being a first-time parent that can make you feel vulnerable. Add a global pandemic to the situation and you have some new parents feeling nervous and afraid of what's to come when their little ones arrive. Dianne Zalitis is a midwife and the Clinical Lead of <a href="https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/covid-19-information-for-pregnancy-and-parents" target="_blank">Pregnancy, Birth and Baby</a>. They have a special portal all about COVID 19 and their helpline has had an increased number of calls from expecting and new parents, anxious about the state of the world. Dianne explains what the current situation is for pregnant women, and what to expect when they come home with their new baby.</div>

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There's a lot about being a first-time parent that can make you feel vulnerable. Add a global pandemic to the situation and you have...

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