Isabel Trouw - Bella Nina Doula

Hi! My name is Isabel, a passionate holistic doula in Brussels and surroundings.

I believe that your body is in direct contact with your mind and soul and will explore, heal and care for all of this with you. During pregnancy and birth, I use traditional tools such as Rebozo, herbs and aromatherapy to support you as much as possible. I feel it is important to tailor my guidance to you, “what do you need?” will always be the guiding principle. It is my mission to make your experience as positive as possible, that it may strengthen you as mom, dad, couple and as a brand new family.

I love being there for you during this magical, beautiful, intense journey. Before, during and after the birth, I will be your rock. You can come to me for questions, concerns, a listening ear, information, massage, preparation and above all that extra bit of love!

A bit about me: I’m a 28-year-old mom. My baby boy was born in May 2023. I live in Uccle, Brussels with my beloved partner, baby, dog and cat. Besides reading endless books about pregnancy, birth and postpartum I love long walks in the forest, yoga, slow mornings, crafting natural care products, cooking and perfecting (and eating!!) my banana bread!

Currently completing ‘stage’ to be fully certified.

Prenatal doula support

• Birth plan
• Rebozo
• Aromatherapy & herbs
• Questions & Concerns
• Information
• Post partum plan
• Breathing techniques
• Preparation

Prenatal doula experience: 2 years

Labour & birth support

Can support during labour and birth:

• in your home: YES
• in a birth centre: YES (Le Cocon, in Erasme hospital)
• in hospital: YES

Birth doula experience: 2 years and 2 births supported

Other related services and activities

Prenatal and postnatal yoga therapy.

Training & certifications

• Birthwise doula training – training completed in 2022, certification pending

Pricing

EUR 900, including:

• 2 prenatal visits
• 24/7 on call from 37-42 weeks
• Support during labour & delivery
• 1 postnatal visit to review the birth

Transport costs for >10km: 0,35 euro per km

Testimonials

“Isabel was exactly what I needed after a traumatic birth with my first son. She listened without judgement and brought a spiritual aspect to my birthing experience with my second with her knowledge of essential oils, reboozo, astrology, and the power of intention.

She held space for me to move through my birth supported, yet uninterrupted. There were times I completely forgot she was in the room because she was quietly holding space for me to experience childbirth the way I intended, but always, when I needed her, she was right by my side. After my birth, she wrote a beautiful recount of my birth event by time and movement. It was so wonderful to have this third party recount of my birth because she noticed things I did not in the moment and brought a beautiful layer to my birth experience. 10/10 would recommend her.”
~ Tiffany