Home and Away actors Sophie Dillman and Patrick O’Connor prepare to tackle a harrowing story

Home and Away stars Sophie Dillman and Patrick O’Connor are about to tackle a harrowing plot.

Fans of the popular soap opera were thrilled Tuesday night when their characters Deana and Ziggy welcomed a baby boy on screen, but it seems hard times are ahead for the young lovers.

A new trailer shared on Instagram seems to hint that Ziggy may find it difficult to adjust to motherhood, suggesting postpartum depression.

In one scene, Ziggy is seen staring at a baby’s crib, while in another he asks Irene, played by Lynne McGranger, for advice.

‘Do you really think I can do this?’ she says, before Irene offers her a supportive hug.

At the end of the trailer, his partner Dean appears to be searching for his wife.

The new trailer seems to hint that Ziggy may find it difficult to adjust to motherhood, which hints at postpartum depression. In the photo, Dillman, who plays Ziggy.

The footage was quickly inundated with praise on social media.

“I’m so glad they’re filming real life situations with real emotional journeys that certain people go through,” commented one fan.

“It’s so heartbreaking to know women go through this if I’m being honest,” added another.

At the end of the trailer, his partner Dean appears to be searching for his wife. Pictured: actor Patrick O’Connor

I chose him, I thought Ziggy might be suffering from postpartum depression. He knew the signs,’ said a third.

“As a mother who has gone through postpartum depression, it’s heartbreaking and difficult, but if you have it, I hope you do it in a really positive way,” said another.

Home and Away continues Thursday at 7pm on Channel Seven

The footage was quickly inundated with praise on social media. “I’m so glad they’re filming real life situations with real emotional journeys that certain people go through,” commented one fan.