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For pandemic parents, as well as not having the support of family and friends most parent and baby groups were cancelled completely or moved online.

It's a big part of maternity leave and popular one too, but for new mums, it meant many were unable to socialise with other mums and create they're new network on peer support.

Research during the Spring 2020 lockdown found that most new parents felt isolated, which can impact on their own mental health.

But how important are they? And how's it been moving online for the people running them?

Perry Spiller speaks to Georgie Thomson who's an early years specialist and runs Tots Play Stafford and Rugeley.