doula

[ doo-luh ]

noun
  1. a woman who assists women during labor and after childbirth.

  2. 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.

Origin of doula

1
First recorded in 1975–80; from Modern Greek: literally, “female servant”

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doula

/ (ˈduːlə) /


noun
  1. 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

1
C20: from Greek doule female slave

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