Testimonials
“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”
“Chrystal was a God-send to our family! Not only was she in-tune with my needs during labor, but she was equally in-tune with my 3 children and their needs before and after the birth of my 4th baby.
She was always ready with the right word and very professional. I was most impressed with her positivity and support during my labor. Words of affirmation and kindness were given at the right time.
I cannot recommend her enough!”
“Words cannot express how thankful I am for Chrystal, I truly believe that she was an answer to a prayer. Her presence was so peaceful to me and she knew exactly what I needed. In fact, I feel like I got spoiled by having her around.
Things ended up not as planned, but I look at those two evenings of labor as something really special that I was able to experience, and a lot of that was because of her support. Thank you for everything!”
“It was so nice of (Chrystal) to come over for an extra Postpartum. (Older sibling) had so much fun - she still asks when Chrystal will come back to play with her. And I have no idea how she organized our toy room so quickly while watching her. The next morning I noticed how clean the bookshelf was and I was shocked. She is an amazing Doula. If I ever have the blessing of another child, I might just have to beg and plead with her to come from Colorado to help with the birth.”
“Chrystal was an amazing resource not just during my birth, but also throughout my pregnancy. She was an excellent communicator and was always willing to provide resources when I had questions. She was not dogmatic or push any ideas on me, but rather took the time to get to know me and my husband, our priorities and what type of support we needed.
By the time we got to the birth, I felt comfortable with her and as though she really understood my needs. She was there with me throughout the whole process, helping to manage the pain of my early contractions. Her presence meant that I was never alone and that my husband could take breaks to eat and not get worn out. At the same time, her presence was not intrusive and didn't get in the way of what my medical staff needed to do. She was great at figuring out when to step in and make suggestions and when to step back and let things flow. She was overall wonderful to work with and I would highly recommend her to others!”
“I am so happy I chose to have a doula for my second pregnancy and birth. With my first pregnancy, I thought I would be prepared or have the knowledge to navigate the medical system since both my husband and I are healthcare professions but I was very wrong! My first birthing experience ended in a C-Section and I knew I wanted to try to avoid that at all costs with my second. Chrystal was so helpful throughout the entire pregnancy and provided so much more knowledge that I didn’t have the first time around. She was accessible whenever I had a question and would provide resources, research, or articles with any information I was looking for. I felt so much more prepared going into my second labor and felt stronger in my convictions and advocating for myself with the doctors. I was able to have a successful vaginal delivery and I couldn’t be happier! Chrystal was very instrumental in the success of my VBAC!”
“…my husband and I were very excited to start a family. I felt very supported by my husband, friends, and family. However, we were both the first in our families and friend groups to be starting a family… [so] we decided to ask for additional help and support through Chrystal, since we did not want to go into this experience of becoming parents totally blind.
We chose Chrystal over other doulas due to her prices, her knowledge, her kindness, her dedication and passion for [families], and someone around our age that we could relate to. She was the answer we were looking for as first time parents. It was so nice and calming to have input from someone outside of the family on what types of [interventions] the hospital will want to give and why. As well as how long the road to labor actually is, what it entails, what happens after birth, and the challenges and rewards of breastfeeding.
Chrystal did an amazing job answering our questions, being unbiased, and being able to provide us with all the facts and data. She was so helpful to my husband when I ended up getting an epidural and began to labor. She communicated wonderfully and he felt supported and felt like he could support me better. Chrystal provided me a comb to grasp on to during each contraction which I LOVED! Her calming voice and presence was exactly what I needed. She came back the next day to check in on us at the hospital and again later in the month.”