Walking out of the hospital doors with your baby in your arms is a moment many NICU parents dream of. After days, weeks, or sometimes months spent beside incubators and monitors, the idea of finally going home can feel like crossing a finish line. Friends and family often celebrate with joy, assuming that the hardest part is over.

But for many parents, leaving the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is just the beginning of a new chapter – one that can bring unexpected challenges.

In this blog, we will explore what life beyond the NICU can feel like, why it’s not always as simple as “everything is fine now” , and ways you can support your emotional wellbeing in the weeks and months after discharge.

Pregnancy is often described as a time of joy, excitement, and glowing anticipation. Social media feeds and glossy magazines tend to show smiling bumps, blissful couples, and a picture-perfect journey towards parenthood.

But what if your experience looks very different? What if you don’t feel happy, are constantly worried, or struggle to feel connected to your baby?

In this blog, we’ll explore what antenatal anxiety and depression are, why they happen, and how you can find ways to cope and seek support.