Hi! I am Cecelia Henningham, a fully capable, competent, nurturing, and compassionate mother of three, who enjoys caring for others as a caregiver. I go above and beyond to ensure that I am able to provide for anyone that is entrusted in my care and I believe that my ability to show constant effort makes me fit for completing any given tasks that I’ve been assigned, as well as having acquired competencies in the newborn care industry throughout my years of experience and certification. My nurturing nature stems from my personal experience as a mother, which compels me to be quite compassionate and driven in caring for others, and in addition, I enjoy listening and communicating with others while still maintaining a professional demeanor. I believe my skillset, certifications and passion for this field will make me a prime candidate in taking care of your newborn. I am a certified Newborn Care Specialist / Postpartum Doula with over 18 years of experience and have cared for children aged from newborns to 18 years of age. I am highly skilled in infant care, and have acquired extensive knowledge of safety precautions, feeding techniques, and educational activities to stimulate the social, cognitive, and physical development of your child. I have also been fully vaccinated against Covid 19, Whooping cough, influenza, hepatitis, Tdap and MMR and have acquired certification in sleep condition, Infant CRP, and pediatric First Aide. As a Newborn Care Specialist /Postpartum Doula, I aim to provide vital personalized support to parents in the comfort of their home. My passion lies in offering guidance and instruction, to help in the building of confidence of parents,’ while still supporting their values and beliefs during the first few months of their baby’s life. From progressively teaching the babies to self sooth and establishing a healthy sleep pattern, to feeding in the middle of the night, and swaddling back to bed, all of which will help in the development of a healthy sleep schedule, providing comfort to both the baby and the parents.

My Duties Include: 1. Arriving at your home daily and or nightly during the first weeks to months of your baby’s life, to assist you in caring for your little one. 2. Implementing healthy bedtime habits as well as tending to your baby’s needs. 3. Bathing 4. Feeding and burping 5. Changing 6. Arranging a proper sleep schedule. 7. Swaddling 8. Safety training 9. Sleep training. 10. Helping with feeding schedules 11. Assisting in breast-feeding, 12. Postpartum support 13. Nursery care and organization 14. Stimulating activities for newborns and infants 15. Umbilical care 16. Soothing techniques 17. Education and support