doula

[ doo-luh ]
/ ˈdu lə /

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.

Origin of doula

1975–80; < Mod Greek: “female servant”

Example sentences from the Web for doula

  • This got the other doula riled up, and a discussion of Lake commenced.

    Way Too Cute |Nicole LaPorte |May 6, 2010 |DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for doula

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 Origin for doula

C20: from Greek doule female slave