Netmums website users are complaining that children are under pressure to grow up too fast.

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Sally Russell, co-founder of Netmums, said depression and anxiety could make life very difficult for parents with a new baby.

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In a survey of over 6, 000 women carried out by the Royal College of Midwives and NetMums last year, 61% said their midwife did not have enough time to discuss their concerns about weight management and nutrition, meaning many women may embark on pregnancy without having discussed how to manage their weight at this important time.

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