Bella Birth Doulas

Meet the team....
	Michelle deLongchamp CD CLC, founder of Bella Birth Doulas believes birthing is a journey and women have the power to listen to their bodies, trust in themselves and belive in the power within. With over ten years of experience as both a birth and postpartum doula, Michelle has been certified as a doula through DONA and is a certified lactation counselor through Healthy Children Inc. Michelle has experience with refelxology, birth through hypnosis and is part of Holistic Mom's Network. Michelle has attended births in the hospital, home and birth center settings. Michelle is continuing her education in yoga, dance and meditation.
	Nancy Abbott was trained by Childbirth Education Association as a "labor coach". She attended births for many years as she had her own six children. She is certified through DONA. She has a knowledge of Lamaze, massage and hypnobirthing and will use a combination of these and aroma therapy, she brings comfort to a couple during labor. She has a profound respect for the strength of a woman's body, and the soundness of her spirit.