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Home > Support > Information about parents’ mental health > How you might be feeling

How you might be feeling

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed is not unusual for parents on the neonatal unit. Find out more about common mental health challenges parents face when they have a premature or sick baby.

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The information in this section is due for review in September 2022.

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