Cecilia Duncan

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Midwife
Los Angeles, California
25 years of experience
About me

I’m a Licensed Midwife (LM), Certified Professional Midwife (CPM), and full-spectrum birth worker with 25 years of experience supporting families through the childbearing year. My journey began with hands-on caregiving as a teen and evolved into a deeply rooted, evidence-informed midwifery practice that honors both clinical excellence and cultural humility. After years in early childhood education, culinary arts, and caregiving roles, I pursued my formal training in midwifery at Bastyr University, earning a Master of Science in Midwifery. Since then, I’ve attended over 200 births and provided hundreds of families with compassionate care through pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period. I specialize in out-of-hospital birth, postpartum care, lactation support, and newborn transitions. I’ve worked across diverse communities, including high-profile clients, international families, and those navigating complex psychosocial or medical needs. My approach blends practical support with trauma-informed, family-centered care that respects bodily autonomy, informed choice, and collaborative healthcare. In addition to my clinical work, I manage and mentor through Daisy Midwifery, LLC, a collective that uplifts birth workers through professional development, administrative support, and peer guidance. I believe midwifery is both a calling and a commitment to collective well-being. Whether I'm catching babies, supporting newborn feeding, or walking with a client through postpartum recovery, my goal is to show up fully, with skill, softness, and strength.

Education

Master of Science in Midwifery (2023)

Bachelor of Arts in Education (2008)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Training, DONA (2009)

Newborn Care Specialist, NCTA (2020)

Postpartum Doula, CAPPA (2019)

Birth Doula, DONA (2017)

Childbirth Educator, ICEA (2017)

Advanced Sleep Training, NCTA (2020)

Child Passenger Safety, NCPSC (2020)

LifeSpan Doulas (2024)

Expert Rating (2024)

Memberships and affiliations

California Association of Midwives

Midwives of Association of Washington

Credentials
CPM LM MSM CD
Specialties
Abnormal Bleeding Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Advanced Maternal Age Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Cancer Screening Car Seats Installment Cesarean, Episiotomy and Scar Pain Childbirth Education Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Contraception and Family Planning Doula Trainer Early Parenting Educator Evidence-Based Care Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Family Planning Genetic Testing Grief and Loss Gynecology HAES (Health at Every Size) Approach Herbal Postpartum Care Home Birth Hospital Birth Infant Care Infertility Labor Doula Labor Monitrice Latch Issues LGBTQ+ Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Midwife Support Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Naturopathic Medicine Newborn Care Newborn Exam Newborn Prep Newborn Screening Nipple and Breast Pain Oral Dysfunction Overnight Newborn Care Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Perinatal Mood Disorders Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Preconception Pregnancy Complications Prenatal Care Prenatal Lactation Education Recurrent Miscarriages Relaxation Techniques Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Testing and Treatment Sleep Consultant Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Vaginal Steam Vulvar Problems Water birth Well-Woman Care
Languages

English

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Carrot
Service introduction

I am a licensed midwife with a Master’s degree in Midwifery, offering postpartum and family support rooted in evidence-based care and traditional recovery practices. I provide hands-on newborn care, guidance on postpartum recovery and nutrition, and personalized support to help families navigate this transitional period with confidence and ease. My approach is collaborative, attentive, and focused on the unique needs of each household.

Packages
Prenatal and Birth Services
The Prenatal & Birth Care Package, priced at $8,500, provides comprehensive support throughout pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period. It includes thorough prenatal visits (in-home or via Telehealth as appropriate), 24/7 on-call support starting at 37 weeks, and home birth attendance with a clinical assistant. Immediate postpartum and newborn care are included, along with 3–4 in-home postpartum visits during the first six weeks. The package also covers charting, labs, referrals as needed, and lactation support with newborn care education, ensuring families receive holistic, personalized guidance from pregnancy through early parenthood.
$8,500.00
USD Flat rate
Prenatal Care Only
The Prenatal Only Care Package, priced at $4,000, offers comprehensive support throughout pregnancy up to 36 weeks. It includes an initial intake and risk screening, monthly prenatal visits through 28 weeks, followed by biweekly visits until 36 weeks, and a dedicated birth planning session. If needed, the package also provides coordination for transfer of care to another provider, ensuring continuity and personalized guidance throughout the prenatal period.
$4,000.00
USD Flat rate
Postpartum Care Only
The Postpartum Care Package, priced at $2,600, provides 20 hours of in-home support to help families navigate the early weeks after birth. Services include lactation counseling, emotional support, guidance on physical recovery, and hands-on newborn care and feeding assistance. Additional hours are available at $65 per hour, and overnight or extended live-in support can be arranged to meet the unique needs of each household.
$2,600.00
USD Flat rate
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