This monthly series is an introduction to doulas that serve the Phoenix area. Read more about the benefits of doula care HERE. Read more about how to choose a doula HERE. Crystal Magnuson, AAHCC: Crystal and Paul, and their nine children, ages 3 months to 16 years old, live in Phoenix, AZ. Crystal is an Aspiring Midwife; Paul is a Licensed Massage Therapist. They enjoy being outdoors with their kids and helping other birthing families.  When was the
first time you heard the word, “doula”? The first
time that I heard the word Doula was when we took The Bradley Method® Classes
when we were pregnant with our sixth child.
How did you
decide that becoming a doula was part of your journey? After
becoming a certified Bradley™ teacher in 2003 and helping families, my passion
of becoming a midwife became stronger and stronger. The next step on my journey
for me was to help couples even more. I
could do that by becoming a birth doula.
Are you a
birth and/or a postpartum doula? I'm a birth
Doula
How long
have you been a doula? I attended
my first birth as a doula in 2004 and knew, right then, that I was in the right
path for me.
I am certified through Bradley™ to not only teach couples but to
also support them in labor and birth. I have gone through a DONA Doula training
class and I am in the process of becoming a Midwife. I'm also certified to do
placenta encapsulation. What do you
enjoy the most about being a doula? I enjoy
helping couples achieve the birth that they are hoping for. Seeing a family
grow is a blessing, and to be a part of that is a privilege. What is your
philosophy when you go to a birth space? To be there
when I'm needed and to help a couple achieve their dream birth; or when things
are not going down that path, to help them understand what is going on so that
can make the hard choices that are needed. I want to make sure that the couple
knows that they did everything that they could have and that their birth path
was what their baby needed.
How do you
work with and involve the Coach? I assist the
coach, support them, go run errands, encourage, answer questions and really anything
that may come up. I don't take over the birth – the birth is for the family.
What is the
toughest situation you have ever dealt with? How did you handle it? One that
comes to mind is when one of my couples walked out of the hospital in labor. I
talked them through all of their options and supported them with each decision
that they made. What keeps
you working as a doula? Knowing that
I can help a family grow, seeing the love between the couple and their new
little one/s...the beauty of watching a family grow and empowering the mother
with the miracle of birth...seeing a family trust in themselves and their baby/ies. What does
your fee cover – how many visits or hours? Is there a different charge
for a shorter labor or longer labor? I have one
flat free. The only thing that is not
included is miles. My fees includes: monthly or weekly visits (all depends on
what the couple needs and how much time we have), at least one doctor/midwife appointment
with the couple, and as much labor/birth support that the couple may need. I
stay a minimum of 2 hours after the
birth. My fee also includes one free massage for mom, dad or baby.
 Do you offer
any other services to your clients? Bradley™ childbirth classes, Pregnancy Massage, Birth Doula, Breastfeeding support, Placenta Encapsulation, Pediatric
Massage & Cranial sacral Work. Couples
can get a package deal. Just for
fun, what do you do when you are not doula-ing? I'm a wife,
mother of 9 and a student midwife. When I'm not with my kids I'm with other
birthing families or in classes. 
Disclaimer: The
material included on this site is for informational purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. The reader should always consult her or his healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss Bowman and Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site, or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. This blog contains
information about our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is
not the official website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained on this blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method® or
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