Chrystal Sanborn
Chrystal Sanborn
Chrystal Sanborn
About me
Hi! Im Chrystal. Thank you for being here! I’m a DONA-certified birth doula dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to families throughout pregnancy and labor. Based in Littleton, I share my home with my husband and our beloved Springer Spaniel, Fisher. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Regis University and previously worked as a nurse aide and a midwife’s assistant, experiences that shaped my deep respect for both clinical care and the natural wisdom of birth. I began working as a doula in 2022, earned my certification in 2023, and have since had the honor of supporting more than 60 families. I have attended births of all varieties including home births, VBACs, cesarean, unmedicated, assisted, and more. Outside of birth work, I love spending time outdoors; identifying plants, hiking, camping, or simply walking with Fisher. I love the warmth from the sun and the sound of birds, they give me life! You’ll often find me enjoying a cup of tea with a good book, exploring creative outlets, or spending an afternoon wandering through Barnes & Noble or World Market. My guilty pleasure is rewatching media I’ve already seen and love, or rereading old books that I can’t forget. I like to think of my role as a consultant, advocate, and fairy godmother all in one. I support you in achieving your dream birth by offering continuous physical and emotional care, helping you maintain informed consent, and empowering your instincts while holding space for this incredible experience. I also work closely with your partner, giving them the confidence and tools to provide meaningful emotional and physical comfort. I value organization, timely communication, and nonjudgmental care. My goal for my clients is a labor that feels peaceful, informed, and joyful. In the labor room, my focus is always on my client’s comfort and their overall goals for birth. I prioritize finding the balance between letting labor unfold naturally and offering suggestions when they can truly make a positive difference. I often joke that just because I know Spinning Babies doesn’t mean I’m going to “flip you like a pancake”—those tools are there when they’re needed, not as a default. To me, your intuition is VIP, and medicine is a powerful tool we can use when it supports your safety and your vision. Past clients have mentioned my calm, reassuring presence and my soothing voice helping to ground them in intense moments. My top two favorite parts of attending births are feeling like I have helped, and the look on your face when you realize; “I DID IT!” Thanks again for being here and congratulations!!
Education
Bachelors in Healthcare Administration (2021)
Certification and training
Birth Doula, DONA (2023)
Memberships and affiliations
DONA
Colorado Mountain Doulas
Doula Sarah & Co.
9th Ave Doulas / Rose Doulas
Credentials
Specialties
Languages
English
Accepted insurances
Service introduction
As a Certified Birth Doula and 1:1 Pregnancy and Birth Coach, I like to think of my role as a consultant, advocate, and fairy-godmother all-in-one. I will assist you in achieving your Dream Birth by providing continuous physical and emotional support and by helping you maintain informed consent in every setting. My job is to empower your instincts and make space for this incredible gift you are experiencing. I will also help your partner to support you by giving them the confidence to step in and perform emotional and physical comfort measures. My goal for my Clients is a Peaceful, Informed, and Joyful Labor!
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Ratings and reviews
In November 2025 my beautiful daughter Amanda came into the world and the whole pregnancy I asked God to allow me to have a non-medicated, respected and as physiological birth as possible. Thanks to the support that Chrystal gave me from my third trimester I was able to reposition my baby in the uterus for a vaginal delivery and learn to breathe correctly, a resource that changed the game during my delivery. During labor Chrystal assisted me with pain management techniques and I was able to have my baby without the need to use an epidural as I longed for. She made my husband and me a team, she made us feel safer and more accompanied. He also took photos of us that I will treasure forever, very beautiful. If I have another child I will want to count on her again. Do not hesitate to contact her.
- Grissel Montiel
From the very beginning, Chrystal was incredibly knowledgeable and helped us feel prepared for what to expect during labor. She taught me and my husband pain management techniques that made a real difference when the time came. When labor started, her calm and prepared presence was exactly what we needed. She checked in on me and explained what the medical professionals were doing to make sure we understood what was happening as first time parents. We are so grateful to have Chrystal as our doula.
- Kaylah
My husband and I had a great and informative experience working with Chrystal. She was organized, affordable, and very kind throughout. We looked into a doula as this was our first baby and we really felt lost. Chrystal guided us to great information to allow us to make good well thought out decisions and supported us the whole way through. We learned so much and I believe my labor experience went so well because of her knowledge and support before labor even started. Thank you!
- Ashlyn Forsythe
We had a wonderful experience with Chrystal! She was so kind and supportive. We had no idea what we were getting into, and Chrystal had a wealth of information to help guide us on our childbirth journey. She provided us with tools, handouts, and instructions for physical techniques to help with childbirth. She was our advocate in the labor and delivery ward, and she was there to support us and explain what was going on/what our options were. I highly recommend Chrystal as your doula!
- Morgan and Chance
Chrystal is an incredible doula! I have known her for about a decade now and her brilliance and intelligence has always shown through. When she told me she was a doula, nothing sounded more fitting for the caring and thoughtful human that she is. I knew I had to have her with me during labor. In the months leading up to birth I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and my pregnancy anxiety was at an all time high. I would text Chrystal all my thoughts and worries. She always sent me articles to support any concerns I had. Come day of labor, having Chrystal by my side is a memory I’ll cherish forever. She made me laugh when I was pushing and her overall presence gave me a sense of calm I needed in the delivery room. I couldn’t recommend her higher if I tried. She was born to care for others. A thoughtful, intelligent and compassionate human being. Thank you so much Chrystal!
- Diane Chares
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