In this episode of the HSE Women’s Health Podcast – Your Body, Mind and Baby, Clinical Nurse Specialist Susan Vaughan and Neonatal Clinical Psychologist Dr Roisín Reid join Dr Doireann O’Leary to explore care in the neonatal unit and life after discharge.

Together, they share how the team supports the tiniest patients and their families, from understanding a baby’s cues and promoting bonding, to helping parents prepare for going home. They also discuss the emotional journey for parents, the importance of mental health support, and the strong sense of community within the unit. It truly takes a village to raise a child, and in the neonatal unit, we have a city.