Families Shouldn’t Have to Navigate the NICU Alone
BRIDGING THE GAP FOR NICU FAMILIES
We train and certify NICU Doulas — professionals who bring more joy and less trauma to the NICU experience through evidence-based and trauma-informed care — and help families find the right one to walk beside them throughout their NICU journey and beyond.
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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.
Two Paths. One Mission.
for professionals
become a certified nicu doula (C-ND™)
NICU Doula Academy is a 10-week certification program for doulas, nurses, and support professionals ready to specialize in trauma-informed, evidence-based NICU care. You'll leave with the N.E.S.T. Framework, 30+ hours of continuing education, a supportive alumni community, and the C-ND™ credential.
for families
Find a NICU Doula Near You
If a NICU stay is part of your story — or might be — you don't have to figure it out alone. Search The NICU Doula Directory to find a certified NICU Doula ready to walk beside you before, during, or after your NICU stay.
founder of The NICU Translator
Hi, I’m Mary!
I spent over thirteen years as a Level IV NICU nurse and nurse educator before stepping fully into this work — and I've been a trained doula for just as long. I know this world from both sides: the clinical intensity of the bedside, and the deeply human work of helping families find their footing once they leave it. My mission is simple — bring more joy and less trauma to the NICU experience, for the families living it and the professionals who show up for them.
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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.
Let’s Change the NICU Experience — Together
Whether you're ready to become a Certified NICU Doula, searching for the right one to support your family, or just starting to explore what this work is all about, there's a place for you here.
Not sure yet? Start with the free guide →