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Hi! Im Chrystal. Thank you for being here! I’m a DONA-certified Birth and Postpartum doula dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to families throughout their birthing journey. 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 100 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. When helping families get acclimated at home in the first few weeks, my focus is on ensuring that my clients get off on the right foot. I prioritize guiding both parents and baby through the new life they are adjusting to, helping build structure and workflows that work for each individual family. 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!
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Standard Package This package serves as an all-you-need Birth Doula plan. During our visits, I will help you build your Dream Birth Plan, answer all questions and concerns you may have, teach you comfort measures for before labor and during, get to know YOU and your values so that I may best assist you during your birth, and provide educational resources and contacts for other Care Providers in Colorado. I will also help empower your Partner to feel confident and secure in standing beside you. With this package, I also assist with at home basics using our postpartum visit including breastfeeding basics, infant care, and household tasks. -2 Prenatal visits (no time limit) -Unlimited availability on phone for questions, concerns, and updates 24/7 through pregnancy and 4 weeks postpartum -On-call in-person availability wk 37 on -Day of labor and delivery care, up to 4 hours after birth -Use of all my Labor Tools (heat, cold, massage, exercise ball, TENS, et cetera) -First Meal-Train Meal (day after labor) -1 Postpartum visit (4 hours)
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!
Upon our first meeting with Chrystal she instantly entered our hearts. You can truly feel her care and compassion for this field. Chrystal was with us before the baby, during the delivery, and has continued to stay in contact. She stayed flexible and attentive during the birthing process. We felt very supported the whole way. We would could not recommend anyone more than Chrystal, and would love for her to be a part of our next birth story!
— Kellee Scannell
Choosing to work with Chrystal was one of the best choices we made as we prepped for our son's birth. I appreciated how she reached out multiple times in the weeks leading up to the birth. At the hospital, she was such a great support for me and my husband. She was positive and encouraging. She diffused some of the nervousness and uncertainty we were experiencing. She helped us understand the process better and gave us information to assist us in making decisions. Even though Chrystal couldn't stay until the end (it was a long labor!), she arranged for another doula to come for the remainder of labor. I will always appreciate how Chrystal went above and beyond to support us in a challenging time!
— Haley
I had so many expectations going into birth and they were all negative. Chrystal met with us a few days before my induction and helped ease some fears - especially around logistics. Her confidence in the process of labor and experience at Rose helped reduce my fears a lot. Having a doula felt like the best way for me to have support and help my partner be helpful during the experience. That was exactly how things went with Chrystal. Chrystal was a very calming presence in the delivery room and I remember looking to her multiple times while she was counting my pushes and just feeling relaxed that she was in the room. My birth happened fairly quickly, especially as someone doing it the first time, and I wish a Chrystal was there longer - but also not going to complain about it going quick! I still remember the post birth mocktail she made me in the hospital and crave it at times. My husband really appreciated her being so positive throughout the birth and taking photos so we have the memories. Finally, Chrystal checked on me often before giving birth and had continued to be someone who checks on me often postpartum!
— Madison Reed
Chrystal was amazing! She was supportive throughout the whole process and explained a lot of the seemingly scary medical terminology to me. It was really nice to have her as an advocate in the birthing room with my spouse and I.
— Cynthia
I truly can’t imagine my labor and delivery without Chrystal! From the very beginning, she made me feel understood and completely supported. Her calm, caring presence brought so much confidence and peace to one of the most meaningful days of my life when we met our daughter. She took the time to truly understand what mattered to me, which allowed my husband and me to have the exact birth experience we hoped for. I wanted a low-intervention hospital birth, and she helped make that possible while empowering my husband to support me in the best way. It was such a magical experience and even more than 6 months postpartum, she still checks in. If we have another baby, Chrystal will be one of the first people we will call!
— Margo Nagel
We were very fortunate to have Chrystal as part of our birthing experience. She had a great sense of when to step in and be involved and when to step back and let things unfold naturally. She was always very responsive throughout the pregnancy. Most importantly, she was a strong advocate for my wife during the birthing process and clearly had a great relationship with all of the nurses involved.
— Tyler De Anda
We truly couldn't have asked for a better doula! The biggest impact for us was all the prep work Chrystal did ahead of time. It made such a difference going into labor feeling informed and confident instead of overwhelmed. She walked us through everything: pain management options, different labor positions, how my partner could support me, what pushing might look like, etc. It never felt rushed, and she always made sure we understood our options so we could make informed decisions. She also reminded me during birth about what my preferences were from our prep work, but never pressured me to make a decision one way or the other. Chrystal is also an incredible resource. Anytime I had a question, she seemed to have the perfect article or a quick reference guide ready to go ,which was so helpful when I didn't know where to start. Beyond that, she's just a genuinely kind and thoughtful person. Chrystal checked in often after birth and continued offering support in a way that felt natural and never overbearing. I truly enjoyed having her as part of our baby's birthday - not just as a doula, but as a friend during a really challenging time of life. During the birth itself, she was also amazing - helping keep me comfortable, advocating for me, and translating what the doctors were saying so everything felt less overwhelming. One time we had a concern over baby's heartbeat, and she was able to explain the situation in a way that made a scary moment feel so much more manageable. We are so thankful to have had Chrystal by our side for such a major life moment, and we would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat!
— Emma T
Working with Chrystal as my doula was one of the best decisions I made going into birth. I don't have a mom that can be in the room with me and I wanted someone there who could be a steady support. It felt like she truly understood what I needed, when I needed it. What stood out most was how hands on she was. She was not just there in the background, she was actively present during birth. It felt like I had someone in my corner who knew exactly what to do so I wasn't just waiting around during the worst parts of labor. She also supported my partner in such an important way. She helped guide him on how to support me, which gave him confidence and allowed him to be more present during the experience. That made a huge difference for both of us and made everything feel more grounded and less overwhelming. I felt very cared for throughout the entire process and I am so grateful to have had her by my side.
— Cristina Kliesen
I am so grateful to have had Chrystal present for my labor and delivery! I truly didn't sweat the little or big things, because I trusted and knew that she had them covered. From hair ties, aromatherapy, and candles to pain reducing techniques; I knew she was prepared. Her confidence bolstered our confidence! I felt most grateful for her when it came time to push. Her voice was the one I grounded in when the multitude of medical voices frenzied around. Her participation in your birth would be a welcome one!
— Jessi C
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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