{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The NICU Translated Podcast","title":"10. What the Heck is a NICU Doula (and Why Families Deserve One)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/307db1ef\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2171,"description":"If you’ve never heard of a NICU doula, you’re not alone — even many birth professionals don’t know this role exists. But NICU doulas are filling a huge gap in support for families navigating the NICU, and their impact can be life-changing.In this episode, I’ll explain what a NICU doula does, why families deserve one, and how they can make the NICU journey less overwhelming for parents — and more collaborative for care teams. Whether you’re a parent, a doula, or a hospital leader, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.Hear my journey in episode one on The NICU Translated Podcast: https://thenicutranslated.transistor.fm/episodes/1-welcome-to-the-nicu-translated-podcast Listen to episode 6 with Shayna, a NICU Doula Academy Graduate: https://thenicutranslated.transistor.fm/episodes/6-the-art-of-advocacy-in-the-nicu-how-to-build-the-right-care-team-for-your-babyListen to episode 8 with Jillian, a NICU Doula Academy Graduate: https://thenicutranslated.transistor.fm/episodes/8-from-nicu-mom-to-bedside-doula-how-one-parent-is-changing-nicu-careNICU Support & Resources for Families and Professionals: Stay connected with me @thenicutranslator on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenicutranslator/Want to learn more about how to best support NICU babies and their families before, during and after a NICU experience? Grab the FREE guide here to get started: https://app.thenicutranslator.com/5thingsDownload my free NICU Birth Plan Template to help your clients feel more prepared, ask informed questions, and navigate the unexpected with confidence. A supportive, easy-to-use tool for doulas, professionals, and NICU families alike: https://app.thenicutranslator.com/nicubirthplanLearn more about how you can become a Certified NICU Doula (C-ND) here: https://www.thenicutranslator.com/nicu-doula-academyTimestamps:00:00 Introduction to NICU Doulas01:01 Understanding the Role of a NICU Doula03:22 The Importance of Emotional Support in the NICU07:06 The Impact of NICU Doulas...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/qug-0-T_z6pZtThGyof2HRHQpSSVl_08AEwA5PpQM0Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kYTYz/YTFjZGZkZDJjZDdk/N2M2ODVmOGRmODVh/NmNlZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}