I am a Certified Newborn Care Specialist, Certified Postpartum Doula, and Certified Infant Sleep Consultant with over a decade of hands-on experience supporting families through the newborn and postpartum stages. I am also certified in Safe Sleep Education and HIPAA Compliance, and I am an active member of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric & Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), allowing me to provide evidence-based care in alignment with OB-GYN and perinatal teams.
My expertise lies in overnight newborn care, particularly with high-needs infants, including freshly discharged NICU infants, premature multiples, and medically complex babies, with experience supporting individualized feeding plans, including NG tube care and feeding tube management, in close collaboration with parents and medical teams. I am also experienced in developmental sleep conditioning and establishing structured yet gentle routines that promote healthy sleep patterns. I provide attentive, high-level postpartum support, ensuring both baby and parents are cared for with intention, discretion, and professionalism.
I approach every family with a calm, intuitive presence, creating an environment that feels both restful and reassuring. My care style is gentle, detail-oriented, and rooted in safety, while remaining adaptable to each baby’s temperament and each family’s unique dynamic. I take pride in not only supporting infants, but also in guiding parents to feel confident, informed, and at ease during this transition.
Having worked with singletons, multiples, and extremely preterm infants, I am comfortable in high-responsibility roles and thrive in environments that require both attentiveness and emotional intelligence. I am deeply committed to safe sleep practices and maintaining the highest standards of care at all times.
In addition to my clinical experience, I bring a strong background in client relations, business development, and creative production, along with leadership training from Harvard Business School and a professional certificate in Corporate Finance from Columbia. This allows me to integrate seamlessly, communicate effectively, and uphold a high level of professionalism in every interaction.
I am seeking opportunities with families who value a thoughtful, elevated level of care, where I can provide consistent, nurturing support while helping create a sense of balance, rest, and confidence during the postpartum period.
Recent review
It is my absolute pleasure to recommend Fontanne Bassey. She cared for my baby, Amelia, and was
truly exceptional in every way. Fontanne stood out immediately for her professionalism, warmth, and
deep expertise in newborn care.
Fontanne specializes in working with newborns and demonstrated remarkable knowledge of baby
development and activities. She thoughtfully introduced engaging, age-appropriate routines and
executed them diligently and on time. She was always punctual, dependable, and communicated with
me clearly and consistently throughout the day. Fontanne kept detailed track of Amelia’s naps,
feedings, and general well-being, which gave me complete peace of mind as a parent.
Beyond her childcare expertise, Fontanne went above and beyond in every aspect—cleaning bottles,
offering to do light laundry, and keeping the nursery tidy and organized. Her calm, nurturing presence
and proactive approach made her an invaluable support to our family.
I wholeheartedly recommend Fontanne to any family, childcare agency, or educational program
seeking someone who is compassionate, reliable, and deeply knowledgeable about infant care. She
exceeded every expectation and will undoubtedly bring the same excellence, positivity, and dedication
wherever she goes.
Sincerely,
Alma Frith
- Alma F.