Today, on World Mental Health Day , we are reminded that mental well-being isn’t a one-day observance. It’s a practice, a nurturing, a daily intention. As a working professional and an expecting mother stepping into my sixth month of pregnancy, I realize more deeply how emotional well-being in corporate life is not just an individual responsibility — it’s a shared ecosystem between families and workplaces. Read in Hindi The Emotional Connection Between Pregnancy & Presence From the fifth month onward, science confirms that a baby begins to sense the mother’s emotions — her joy, stress, calm, and even chaos. The baby learns to recognize voices, respond to heartbeats, and connect with the father’s touch. A father’s consistent presence — his voice, his conversations, his touch — builds emotional safety for both mother and child. Absence, often due to corporate responsibilities, deadlines, or travel , can unintentionally create a void that no video call can replace. This ...