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Specialized NICU Training for Perinatal Professionals
who want to confidently support NICU families and stand out in their field.
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Becoming NICU-informed doesn’t happen overnight — but with the right guidance, it’s simpler than you think. Whether you’re just beginning to explore the NICU world or ready to specialize in NICU doula care, here you can find a clear, supportive path for every stage of your learning journey.
Your Journey to Becoming NICU-Informed Starts Here
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Not Sure Where to Begin?
Every NICU-informed professional starts somewhere — and your path depends on how deep you want to go. Whether you’re just beginning to explore NICU care or ready to specialize, there’s a training that fits your experience, your goals, and the families you serve.
Choosing between Navigating the NICU for Doulas and The NICU Doula Academy depends on where you are in your professional journey — and how deeply you want to specialize in NICU-informed support.
Which Training Is Right for You?
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Navigating the NICU for Doulas (NTN)
Best for: Birth and postpartum doulas, newborn care specialists, and perinatal professionals who want to add foundational NICU knowledge to their work.
This self-paced, on-demand course is the missing module in most traditional doula trainings. You’ll learn how the NICU works, how to communicate with medical teams, and how to provide trauma-informed support for families before, during, and after a NICU stay.
If you’re looking to build confidence, credibility, and essential NICU understanding — this is where to start.
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The NICU Doula Academy (NDA)
Best for: Professionals and parents ready to specialize — including doulas, newborn care specialists, nurses, lactation consultants, social workers, therapists, and former NICU parents who feel called to this work.
The NICU Doula Academy is a 10-week live certification program that blends clinical insight with compassionate care. It goes beyond foundational education, offering mentorship, case studies, and continuing education credits through the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA).
Even if you’re not a doula, this program was designed for you. Whether you come from a medical background, a helping profession, or your own NICU experience, NDA helps you turn your knowledge and compassion into skilled, specialized support for NICU families.
STILL NOT SURE?
THINK OF IT THIS WAY…
Navigating the NICU for Doulas (NTN) helps you understand the NICU
The NICU Doula Academy (NDA) helps you step into your role within it.
If you’re unsure where to begin, start with Navigating the NICU for Doulas. You’ll be more than ready for the Academy when the time comes.
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.
“This program helped me turn my own NICU experience into meaningful, confident support for other families.
Mary’s expertise and the trauma-informed, evidence-based curriculum made the learning both grounding and healing. NICU Doula Academy is revolutionizing how we understand and approach NICU care.” - Natascha Bohmann
one student said…
I’m Mary , a NICU Nurse, Doula, and Educator.
I created these programs to bridge the gap between medical expertise and emotional support.
Whether you’re a birth doula, postpartum doula, or NICU nurse ready for something new, you belong here.
Ready to Make a Bigger Impact?
Whether you’re just discovering the NICU world or ready to specialize, there’s a place for you in our growing NICU-informed community.
