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We Need to Talk About PTSD in NICU Parents

Last Updated: July 2026
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For many new parents, the joy and excitement surrounding the arrival of their baby can be stripped away when premature birth lands them in the NICU. Over 40 percent of NICU mums face postnatal depression, and over half will also experience anxiety and PTSD. The mental health issues of NICU parents are rarely spoken about, so its time we start raising awareness and sharing stories such as this mum is doing:

 https://themighty.com/2017/04/ptsd-nicu-moms/

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