Parents and caregivers often experience a wide range of emotions when faced with neonatal disorders. These emotions can include:
Shock and disbelief upon hearing the diagnosis. Anxiety about the infant's future and health. Guilt, often questioning if they could have done something differently during pregnancy. Grief for the loss of the 'normal' birth and newborn experience they had anticipated. Anger towards the situation, medical professionals, or even themselves. Hope and determination to seek the best possible care and outcomes for their child.
