In this episode, Louise shares her powerful journey to motherhood — from navigating IVF to managing a high-pressure job during pregnancy and an unexpected NICU stay after birth.

Louise speaks candidly about how her work stress deeply affected her mental wellbeing during pregnancy — something she now recognises may have been prenatal depression. She also talks about the challenge of finding an OB who made her feel seen and respected, and how that search shaped her experience of maternity care in Dubai.

Her story is honest and relatable, reminding us that the emotional load of pregnancy often begins long before labour — and support is essential every step of the way.