The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word DOULA
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The straight part
We know that "mother’s support" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mother’s support = doula.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DOULA mean?
DOULA noun- A support person, usually female, who may not have medical or midwifery training, who provides emotional and practical assistance to a pregnant mother or couple before, during or after childbirth.