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doula
[ doo-luh ]
noun
- 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.
doula
/ ˈduːlə /
noun
- a woman who is trained to provide support to women and their families during pregnancy, childbirth, and the period of time following the birth
Word History and Origins
Origin of doula1
Word History and Origins
Origin of doula1
Example Sentences
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.
The 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.
I 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.
This got the other doula riled up, and a discussion of Lake commenced.
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