Doula Definition
do͝olə
doulas
noun
A woman trained to give nonmedical assistance to a woman during labor, providing emotional and physical support throughout the process of childbirth.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- monitrice
- birthing coach
- labor coach
Other Word Forms of Doula
Noun
Singular:
doula
Plural:
doulasOrigin of Doula
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Origin from Greek δούλα (doúla, “servant-woman”), from Ancient Greek δούλη (doulē, “female slave”).
From Wiktionary
Modern Greek doula from Greek dialectal doulā servant-woman, slave
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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