Waliya BORIBOONRAT
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Experienced in supporting families through the newborn and postpartum period, with nearly a decade of hands-on work caring for newborns and guiding parents through early transitions. Brings a calm, steady presence and a strong understanding of newborn needs, including feeding support, gentle sleep routines, and postpartum recovery. Known for a warm, intuitive approach that helps parents feel cared for, reassured, and supported as they settle into life with their new baby. Recognized for dependable, compassionate care, strong observational skills, and the ability to adapt to each family’s unique needs.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Newborn Care Specialist
Hunt Family
2025 - Current
- Provided expert nighttime newborn care, including feeding, soothing, and safe sleep support
- Introduced gentle newborn routines and consistent sleep/wake patterns
- Created detailed nightly logs for parents
- Assisted with breastfeeding/bottle-feeding techniques, burping, and paced feeding
- Maintained calm nighttime environment to support infant regulation
NCS & Postpartum Doula
Williams Family
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Supported postpartum recovery with emotional care and practical guidance
- Assisted with feeding schedules, sleep routines, and newborn care confidence
- Created a soothing nighttime environment using developmentally appropriate techniques
- Guided first-time parents with newborn education and routine establishment
NCS/Doula
Chandra Family
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Provided full nighttime care with bottle prep, soothing, burping, and supporting healthy sleep routines
- Offered emotional and physical support to mother
- Developed newborn feeding/sleep patterns to reduce parental stress
- Documented infant progress and family interactions to track developmental milestones.
- Maintained open communication to align with family goals
- Documented and tracked infant feeding, sleep, and developmental milestones to support parents' understanding of their child's growth.
NCS for Twins/Preemies & Postpartum Doula Support
Mask Family
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Managed overnight care for premature twins with tailored feeding and positioning needs
- Provided newborn-care education and emotional support to parents
- Provided specialized newborn care for twins and preemies, ensuring individualized feeding and sleep plans.
- Monitored and documented infant health metrics, including feeding patterns and sleep behaviors.
- Assisted with bottle prep, safe sleep setup, and gentle soothing
- Supported mother during postpartum recovery
Education
Associate Degree - Early Childhood Development-Infant & Toddler Care
Northern Virginia Community College
Skills
- Newborn Sleep Shaping & Gentle Sleep Conditioning
- Newborn Feeding Support (Breast, Bottle & Paced Feeding)
- Premature & NICU-Graduate Infant Care
- Twins, Multiples & Special Needs Experience
- Reflux, Colic & Gassiness Care
- Newborn Cues & Early Milestone Monitoring
- Postpartum Recovery & Emotional Support
- Soothing, Settling & Swaddling Techniques
- Newborn Regulation & Calm-Environment Support
- Parent Education & Daily Routine Setup
- Light Postpartum Household Support
Certification
- Certified Postpartum Doula – Madriella Postpartum Doula Program
- Certified Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) – The Newborn Care Training Academy
- Infant, Child & Adult CPR/First Aid – American Red Cross Current / Valid through January 2026
- Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby – University of Colorado
- Guidance to Keep Newborn Babies Safe & Healthy – University of Colorado
- Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby – University of Colorado
- Child Development Certificate of Completion – VCU / Integrated Training Collaborative
- Effective Practices for Implementing Early Intervention – VCU / Integrated Training Collaborative
Timeline
NCS & Postpartum Doula
Williams Family
07.2025 - 09.2025
NCS/Doula
Chandra Family
04.2025 - 06.2025
NCS for Twins/Preemies & Postpartum Doula Support
Mask Family
01.2025 - 03.2025
Newborn Care Specialist
Hunt Family
2025 - Current
Associate Degree - Early Childhood Development-Infant & Toddler Care
Northern Virginia Community College