Hi, I’m Crystal Feldman — Jesus‑loving wife, mom of three, registered nurse of nearly twenty years, and a certified labor and postpartum doula and child passenger safety technician serving Central Iowa. I’ve spent most of my life caring for families, but doula work is where everything finally clicked into place.

I didn’t grow up dreaming of being a doula. I actually stumbled into a training on a whim, and what I learned helped me make sense of my own birth experience — the parts I had tucked away and never fully processed. It opened my eyes to how many women carry similar quiet, unspoken pieces. That’s when this work became more than a job. It became a calling.

Nursing has shaped me, but doula work hits differently. It’s slower, more personal, more connected. I get to be fully present with families instead of rushing from task to task. I love being the steady person in the room — the one who notices the small things, explains what’s happening, and helps you breathe again when everything feels big.

I’m not the “perfect birth, perfect mom, perfect everything” type. I’m the “let’s figure this out together, take a breath, and laugh when we need to” type. Motherhood is real, messy, beautiful, and overwhelming at times, and I’m here for all of it.

I bring both medical experience and heart‑centered care into every birth space, blending calm reassurance, practical support, and a little humor when it’s needed most. I’m also not afraid of the emotional layers that come with birth and postpartum. I’ve lived through my own version of that, and I know how isolating it can feel. You don’t have to carry any of it alone.

If you’re exploring support for your pregnancy, birth, or postpartum season, you’re welcome to explore my services. I keep things simple, flexible, and centered around what you actually need.