Nick Jonas has shared an emotional and deeply personal account of one of the most challenging periods of his life watching his daughter, Malti Marie, fight for survival in her earliest days. In a candid reflection, the singer and actor revealed that Malti underwent six blood transfusions, while he and his wife, actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas, spent 12-hour shifts at the hospital for nearly three and a half months, navigating fear, hope, and exhaustion in equal measure.
Malti Marie, born prematurely in January 2022 via surrogacy, faced serious medical complications from the very beginning. Premature births often come with a range of risks, and in Malti’s case, the road to stability was long and uncertain. Nick recalled how the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) became their second home, a place where time seemed to slow down and every medical update felt monumental.
Describing those days, Nick said the experience fundamentally reshaped his understanding of parenthood. “You walk in thinking you can control things, that you’re prepared,” he reflected, “but nothing prepares you for seeing your child connected to machines and monitors, waiting on test results, and praying for small victories.” Each blood transfusion, he shared, was both terrifying and lifesaving a reminder of how fragile those early moments were.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has previously spoken about the emotional toll of the NICU journey, calling it a period marked by anxiety and resilience. Nick echoed that sentiment, noting that the couple leaned heavily on each other to stay strong. Working in shifts often 12 hours at a stretch they made sure one of them was always by Malti’s side. “We were running on love, hope, and very little sleep,” he said, adding that the hospital staff became an extension of their family.
The couple has also expressed deep gratitude to doctors and nurses who guided them through the ordeal. According to Nick, the compassion and clarity of the medical teams helped them cope with the uncertainty. “They didn’t just treat our daughter; they supported us as parents who were learning in real time how to be brave,” he shared.
Today, Malti Marie is thriving, and Nick says that seeing her healthy and happy puts everything into perspective. The experience, he believes, taught him patience, humility, and a profound appreciation for everyday moments that many people take for granted. “When you’ve been through something like that,” he said, “a normal day feels like a miracle.”
Fans across the world have responded with an outpouring of support, praising the couple for their honesty and vulnerability. Many parents of premature babies have shared their own stories, saying Nick and Priyanka’s openness made them feel less alone.
As Nick Jonas continues to balance music, acting, and family life, he says fatherhood has become his grounding force. The memory of those long hospital months remains vivid, but it also serves as a reminder of resilience, love, and the quiet strength that emerges in the face of fear. For Nick and Priyanka, Malti’s journey is not just a chapter of hardship it’s a testament to hope and the power of holding on, one day at a time.
