Chrystal Sanborn
Certified with DONA International
Carrot Approved
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!
Meet Chrystal
Hear from Chrystal’s clients
“Words cannot express how thankful I am for Chrystal, I truly believe that she 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!”
“I am so happy I chose to have a doula for my second pregnancy and birth. I thought I would be prepared or have the knowledge to navigate the medical system since both my husband and I are healthcare professionals, but I was very wrong! 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!”
“Chrystal is an incredible doula! I have known her for about a decade now and when she told me she was a doula, nothing sounded more fitting for the caring and thoughtful human that she is. In the months leading up to birth, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and my 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.”
“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.”