The Doula Dames: Caring Companions
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Cecilia Duncan, MSM, LM, CPM
Licensed Midwife
Certified Postpartum Doula
Certified Birth Doula
Childbirth Educator
Newborn Care Specialist
Placenta Encapsulation Specialist
Cecilia has provided care for young children and infants for as long as she can recall. At age 14, she became the regular sitter for her infant niece and nephew. One year later she started offering overnight childcare services to her mothers' colleagues (healthcare professionals). By age 17, Cecilia was providing childcare on nights, weekends, and full time during the summer months for up to 9 children ranging in age from 1 month to 6 years old. This early introduction to working with young children and families guided Cecilia’s educational pathway for her undergraduate studies. In 1999, she began studying Child Development at Truman College Chicago. After transferring schools, she completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education at Columbia University in 2008.
Cecilia has worked with young children and families in a professional capacity since 2000. Her long-standing career has offered her the opportunity to provide care in a wide variety of settings. Over the last 20 years, Cecilia has worked as an infant classroom assistant teacher, lead preschool teacher, kindergarten teacher, nanny, house manager, and executive private chef. Cecilia’s diverse experiences working with infants, young children and families laid the foundation for her ever-growing interest in broadening her understanding of human development from preconception to postpartum.
In order to serve pregnant people and families in a more meaningful way, in 2017 Cecilia chose to pursue her passion for midwifery and midwifery education at Bastyr University. As a student midwife, she has had more than 3 years of clinical experience in addition to having attended and assisted in over 125 births. Additionally, Cecilia became a DONA trained Birth doula (2009), ICEA trained childbirth educator (2017), CAPPA trained postpartum doula (2019), Newborn Care Academy trained newborn care specialist (2020), Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (2020), Master of Science in Midwifery (2023). She has experience with singletons, multiples, preemies, and infants with special needs.
Furthermore, Cecilia has earned an advanced certificate in Child Development, CPR, and First Aid certification at the healthcare provider level, neonatal resuscitation certification, California Certified Nursing Assistant licensure, and national certification as a licensed phlebotomist. She is also a California TrustLine registrant.
Cecilia has more than 10 years of experience working with high-profile clients. She has a valid passport and is experienced in traveling with families both internationally and domestically. Cecilia is ready to rise to new challenges; problem solves complex and time-sensitive issues. Her attention to detail keeps her up to date and able to carry many tasks at once. She is eager to bring her skill set, knowledge base, and unique flair to your family as a postpartum care provider.
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Christina Dupree
Postpartum Doula
Newborn Care Specialist
Bereavement Doula
Placenta Encapsulation Specialist
Christina has cared for several infants and young children throughout the past 12 years. With her being a part of a large family, while also being the oldest of 5 children, she quickly took on the roll as the babysitter for her siblings. At the age of 13, Christina began to care for her new infant baby sister which introduced her new profound love for babies.
Christina assisted in the nursery at her church to help soothe fussy babies and volunteered at her local the Boys and Girls club to help oversee various age groups. Throughout middle school and high school, Christina spent her free time tending to and assisting her friends with their babies. She began watching infants after school and full time on the weekends. Word of mouth spread, and her small business grew pushing her to care for 3 infants and 2 small toddlers by the time she was 17.
Christina graduated high school and started her undergrad at Indiana State University where she began networking with moms who needed help with childcare. After completing her first year, Christina transferred to Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis where she began working in a middle school and high school as a Behavioral Interventionist. This position led her to begin providing postpartum emotional support for her friends and family who were new moms.
Christina has received her Newborn Care Specialist certification, her CAPPA Postpartum Doula certification and her Prenatal and Infancy Loss Doula certification. She is very passionate about providing phenomenal care to new moms and their new babies as well. With Christina being a mom herself, she understands the importance of having extra support to make the full birthing experience an incredible one.
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Anya Monroe
Certified Postpartum Doula
Newborn Care Specialist
Anya is a certified postpartum doula and newborn care specialist with deep roots in North Carolina. She brings a wealth of hands-on experience, professionalism, and empathy to her work with new families, ensuring that each family she supports feels heard, valued, and cared for during one of life’s most transformative times.
Anya is CPR-certified and holds dual certifications as a postpartum doula and a newborn care specialist. Her commitment to ongoing education and professional development underscores her dedication to making the early parenting journey smoother, safer, and more empowering for every family she serves. Having grown up as the oldest of five siblings, Anya has a lifelong history of nurturing others. Her early experiences instilled in her a natural ability to create stability, provide emotional support, and adapt to the unique needs of those in her care—qualities that have become the foundation of her approach to newborn and family care.
As a postpartum doula, Anya provides a range of services to help families feel confident and supported. From assisting with newborn care, feeding, and sleep routines to helping siblings adjust to their new roles and offering general household support, she tailors her approach to meet the individual needs of each family. Anya takes pride in her ability to foster an environment of calm and reassurance, making the first months with a newborn as peaceful and joyful as possible.
Her work goes beyond practical support—Anya deeply values the emotional well-being of the families she serves. She is a compassionate listener and advocate, dedicated to helping parents navigate the challenges of early parenthood with grace and confidence. Whether it’s providing gentle guidance, sharing evidence-based practices, or simply being a steady presence during late-night feedings, Anya’s goal is to empower parents to thrive in their new roles.
Anya looks forward to being a steady hand and compassionate guide on this beautiful journey. Her approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and a genuine passion for supporting families, providing them with the care and peace of mind they deserve as they navigate the precious early days of life with their baby.
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