Fatmatta Fofana
Bowie,MD
Summary
Knowledgeable Pediatric Sleep Consultant with a background in developing and implementing tailored sleep plans for clients of all ages. Valued for ability to provide insightful sleep assessments, create effective strategies and offer guidance on sleep training. Previous roles have resulted in improved sleep quality and quantity for clients, enhancing overall health and wellness.
Supportive Lactation Consultant. Adept at serving new mothers in need of support, education, feeding plans, and related assistance. Passionate and diligent with in-depth knowledge of the importance of breastfeeding. Excellent communicator with a patient and caring demeanor. many years of experience.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
pediatric sleep consultant
NA
Annapolis, Maryland
04.2023 - Current
- Developed personalized sleep plans based on individual client needs.
- Provided ongoing support and guidance throughout the sleep improvement journey.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and feedback for continuous improvement.
- Offered strategies for managing nighttime awakenings, night terrors, nightmares, bed wetting, and other common childhood sleep problems.
- Conducted initial assessments with parents to identify infants' sleep challenges and needs.
- Monitored progress towards desired outcomes by collecting data from parents and caregivers.
- Advised families on how to create a safe and comfortable sleeping environment for their babies.
- Educated parents about the importance of healthy sleep habits for their children.
- Identified potential underlying medical issues that may be impacting a child's sleeping habits.
- Developed and implemented sleep plans tailored to each individual patient's needs.
- Provided guidance on infant feeding techniques and schedules to optimize sleep patterns.
- Recommended appropriate interventions based upon the child's developmental level and family dynamics.
- Maintained detailed records of all consultations, including patient information, assessment findings, treatment plans, progress notes.
- Provided emotional support to families dealing with difficult situations related to their child's sleeping difficulties.
Lactation Consultant
self employed
Annapolis, Maryland
2022 - Current
- Educated clients on breastfeeding techniques and best practices.
- Provided personalized support to new mothers during lactation challenges.
- Conducted virtual consultations to address client concerns and questions.
- Facilitated group workshops on breastfeeding and newborn care strategies.
- Collaborated with health professionals from other disciplines in order to provide comprehensive care for lactating mothers.
- Evaluated latch and positioning techniques of infants at the breast during clinical visits with mothers.
- Provided weekly follow-up in-home consultation visits or calls to new mothers.
- Provided lactation education and counseling to pregnant women, new mothers, and their families.
- Developed relationships with local obstetricians, pediatricians, midwives, hospitals, and community organizations to promote breastfeeding initiatives.
- Provided one-on-one consultations to address specific issues related to breastfeeding management.
Education
Completed Course - Newborn Sleep Specialist™ Certification
Institute of Pediatric Sleep And Parenting
03-2023
Completed Course - Sleep Consultant Certification Course
Center For Pediatric Sleep Management
03-2023
Completed Course - Foundational Lactation Care
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
03-2022
High School Diploma -
Gaithersburg High School
Gaithersburg, MD04.2021
Skills
- Sleep assessment
- Personalized sleep plans
- Child development knowledge
- Collaboration with healthcare professionals
- Sleep environment optimization
- Breastfeeding support
- Infant soothing methods
- Pediatric sleep studies
- First aid and CPR certification
- Sleep training methods
- REM sleep analysis
- Non-rEM sleep analysis
Timeline
pediatric sleep consultant
NA
04.2023 - Current
Lactation Consultant
self employed
2022 - Current
Completed Course - Newborn Sleep Specialist™ Certification
Institute of Pediatric Sleep And Parenting
Completed Course - Sleep Consultant Certification Course
Center For Pediatric Sleep Management
Completed Course - Foundational Lactation Care
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
High School Diploma -
Gaithersburg High School