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Nick Jonas Details Malti’s Premature Birth and NICU Ordeal on Jay Shetty Podcast

He recounts COVID-era limits that left the couple taking 12-hour shifts by their newborn’s bedside.

Overview

  • Jonas offered his most detailed public account to date in the Feb. 4 episode of Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast.
  • Malti was born via surrogate in January 2022 at 1 pound, 11 ounces, appeared purple at birth, and was resuscitated and intubated by NICU staff.
  • She stayed in the NICU for roughly three and a half months, received six blood transfusions, and was discharged in May 2022.
  • Jonas described visceral memories, difficult daily decisions with Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and praised NICU nurses as “angels.”
  • He said Malti is now a healthy 4-year-old, underscoring the family’s gratitude after the crisis.