Home and Away's Ziggy Astoni disappears in baby storyline

 Dean launches a frantic search.

Home and Away's Ziggy Astoni sparks a panic on UK screens next week as she disappears from her home without explanation.

Ziggy and her partner Dean Thompson recently welcomed the arrival of a baby girl, but they're about to face some emotional challenges.

After bringing their new daughter home, Ziggy starts to feel frustrated that her baby hasn't connected with her.

Ziggy also feels exhausted from lack of sleep and is upset that the baby seemingly starts crying every time she comes near her.

In an emotional heart-to-heart, Ziggy tells Dean that she fears their baby hates her.

Dean dismisses this and assures Ziggy that she's doing a great job.

Later, Dean is alarmed to find that he's now alone with the baby at the Astoni farmhouse as Ziggy has mysteriously disappeared.

Dean rushes off to go searching and leaves Ziggy some frantic voicemails.

Mali Hudson and Rose Delaney are both surprised when Dean arrives at the Surf Club and spreads the word that Ziggy is missing. They agree to help look for her.

The staff at the Diner are also worried over the news, so Marilyn Chambers offers to take care of the baby while Dean focuses on the search.

The mystery is resolved when Justin Morgan arrives at work at the garage and finds Ziggy asleep in the back of a car.

Justin calls Dean, who races to the garage to check on Ziggy.

Ziggy opens up about how much she's struggling, explaining that she just needed time out and some sleep. Irene Roberts is sympathetic and steps in to take Ziggy for a walk.

Irene offers some words of wisdom to Ziggy while they're out together, pointing out that she's being far too hard on herself.

Ziggy takes Irene's advice on board and starts to get into a better headspace. As Ziggy and Dean name their baby girl Isabella "Izzy" Astoni-Thompson and look to the future, have they reached a positive turning point?

Home and Away airs these scenes on Monday, April 3 and Tuesday, April 4 at 1.45pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR. First-look screenings air at 6.30pm on 5STAR and the show also streams on My5.