doula
a woman who assists women during labor and after childbirth.
a professional who provides support and assistance to individuals or families, especially during a medical or emotional crisis (used in combination): death doulas who offer comfort and companionship to dying patients.
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How to use doula in a sentence
A doula is a non-medical professional who supports a pregnant person during pregnancy, delivery, and for a short period after birth.
Without the pandemic, Yost says she likely never would have become a doula.
Death Doulas Used to Be Rare. The COVID-19 Pandemic Changed That | Melissa Chan | January 26, 2022 | TimeThe bill would provide $50 million in funding for expanded doula, or birth worker, support before and during labor and allocate $25 million in funds to help providers coordinate maternity care through what are known as maternal health homes.
Why Birthing Parents Like Me Can’t Wait For Build Back Better To Pass | Malaika Jabali | December 20, 2021 | Essence.comI was also fortunate to have doulas who checked in on me consistently and even performed a postpartum ceremony to counter any notion that I was now in a secondary role.
Her now-four-year-old daughter is healthy, and Chand has started working as a doula and enrolled in a four-year degree program at San Francisco State University in addition to her part-time work as a researcher at the Abundant Birth Project.
A San Francisco Experiment Will Give Some Pregnant Women $1,000 a Month. Could Other Cities Be Next? | Abby Vesoulis | March 18, 2021 | Time
This got the other doula riled up, and a discussion of Lake commenced.
British Dictionary definitions for doula
/ (ˈduːlə) /
a woman who is trained to provide support to women and their families during pregnancy, childbirth, and the period of time following the birth
Origin of doula
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