Bridging the Gap for NICU Families
Empowering perinatal professionals to confidently bring more joy and less trauma to every NICU journey through evidence-based education, compassionate training, and community.
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Why NICU Education Matters
1 in 10 babies spend time in the NICU
Yet most doulas and perinatal professionals receive no training on how to support those families.
You don’t have to be a medical expert to make a life-changing difference. With the right knowledge, tools, and trauma-informed skills, you can help families feel seen, supported, and empowered during one of the hardest chapters of their lives.
A Clear Path to Becoming NICU-Informed
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Free Guide + Mini Course
Get 5 Things You Need to Know About Supporting NICU Babies and Their Families and learn exactly how to start the NICU conversation with confidence. Includes optional access to The NICU Toolkit for Doulas — a bundle of done-for-you client handouts and resources.
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Navigating the NICU for Doulas
A self-paced, foundational training that gives doulas and other support professionals the confidence, knowledge, and language to support families when the NICU becomes part of their story.
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NICU Doula Academy
A 10-week certification program for professionals ready to specialize in NICU-informed care. Includes 30+ CE hours, a supportive cohort, and the N.E.S.T. Framework.
Hi, I’m Mary!
I am the founder of The NICU Translator and host of The NICU Translated Podcast!
Combining my clinical expertise as a board-certified Level IV NICU nurse with hands-on support skills as a professionally trained doula, I bridge the gap between the NICU and home by working with families one-on-one as a virtual NICU doula.
As a nurse educator, I understand the profound impact that empowered education and informed decision-making have on building confidence, fostering infant bonding, and promoting parental autonomy. This drives my passion for expanding my impact through educational trainings for NICU families, doulas, and other support professionals.
Welcome to The NICU Translated Podcast
Hosted by Mary Farrelly, RN, BSN, RNC-NIC, C-ND this podcast breaks down complex NICU topics into compassionate, evidence-based insights you can actually use. Each week, we’ll explore the questions you didn’t even know to ask, break down complicated medical terms, and share inspiring stories from NICU families and professionals. Whether you’re here to better support your clients, your patients, or your own family, you’re in the right place.
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Let’s Change the NICU Experience Together!
Whether you’re a doula, nurse, or NICU parent, there’s a place for you here. Learn how to support families through their NICU journey — or connect with a certified NICU Doula who can walk beside you.