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New mums receive digital tool iCOPE to detect perinatal depression, anxiety

Many women do not reveal their struggles due to pressure from social media to be a perfect mum. (Unsplash: Paul Hanoaka)

Amid the feelings of overwhelming love and joy that having a baby gives, more than 100,000 Australian mums each year also find themselves experiencing anxiety and depression.

Some even think their baby or partner would be better off if they were not around.  

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