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Pandemic takes the blame for delaying pregnancies

Some women are choosing to delay pregnancy due to the pandemic

Some women are choosing to delay pregnancy due to the pandemic Source: Getty

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The pandemic is delaying baby plans for some women in Australia who say it has left them financially and emotionally unprepared for the challenge,

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