96. From Plan A to Purpose: The Real Doula Story Behind The NICU Translator with Mary Farrelly

About this episode

Mary Farrelly shares her journey from a planned career to becoming a NICU nurse and doula, emphasizing the importance of support for families in the NICU.

This conversation is about what happens when your life doesn’t go the way you planned, and who you become because of it. Mary Farrelly is a Level IV NICU nurse, doula, and nurse educator, and the founder of The NICU Translator and NICU Doula Academy. Through her work, she helps bridge the gap between the NICU and home by equipping families and support professionals with evidence-based education and compassionate, trauma-informed support. Mary is passionate about redefining the NICU experience...

People in this episode

Host: Lisa Vee

Guest: Mary Farrelly

Topics covered

• NICU support
• doula education
• trauma-informed care
• family support
• healthcare profession

Keywords

• NICU
• doula
• nurse educator
• trauma-informed support
• evidence-based education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The NICU Translator, NICU Doula Academy

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