Wombs of the World Mentorship Episode: Building a NICU Doula Practice with Sammy

What happens when a rocket scientist becomes a doula and discovers an overlooked place where families desperately need support? In this first of its kind episode of the Wombs of the World Podcast, Charlotte sits down with Sammy for a 1:1 mentorship session to talk about her journey from rocket science into birth work, her experience completing the Wombs of the World Full Spectrum Doula Training, and her growing focus on supporting families navigating the NICU. Together, they explore what NICU postpartum doula care can look like, the challenges of building sustainable services for NICU families, and the persistence sometimes required to advocate within complex medical systems. Their conversation also reaches beyond the NICU into traditional medicine, maternal mental health, adverse childhood experiences, secure attachment, and the many ways doulas can support the whole person during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. In this episode, we explore:Sammy's journey from rocket scientist to birth workerHer experience with the Wombs of the World Full Spectrum Doula TrainingWhy NICU families need more postpartum supportThe realities of providing doula care within and around the NICUAdvocacy and navigating complex healthcare systemsCreating sustainable NICU doula servicesTraditional medicine and holistic approaches to birth workAdverse childhood experiences and postpartum healthSecure attachment and maternal mental healthUsing social media to reach families who need support At its heart, this conversation is about finding the places where care is missing and having the courage, creativity, and persistence to help fill those gaps.Connect with SammyWebsite: tranquilapostpartum.com Instagram: @tranquila.postpartumBecome a Full Spectrum DoulaSammy's own journey into birth work began with the Wombs of the World Full Spectrum Doula Training. If you're feeling called to support families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, loss, and beyond, you can explore the training here:https://www.wombsoftheworld.com/doulatrainingSupport Our SponsorsMeet the organizations supporting the Wombs of the World Podcast: SILVERETTE | silveretteusa.com If you enjoyed this conversation, follow or subscribe to the Wombs of the World Podcast wherever you're listening and share this episode with someone who might be feeling the call to birth work. Follow Wombs of the World: @wombsoftheworld Explore more: https://www.wombsoftheworld.com