DOULA Definition & Meaning

doula

[ doo-luh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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

/ ˈ��ː��ə /

a woman who is trained to provide support to women and their families during pregnancy, childbirth, and the period of time following the birth

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Origin of doula¹

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

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Origin of doula¹

C20: from Greek doule female slave

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Midwife Ximena Rojas and her team of two doulas run a birthing center and offer sexual and reproductive care to migrants.

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The author is a writer, yoga teacher and doula in L.A.

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She became a certified death doula, a person who helps others prepare for life’s end and supports them during the process.

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She also works as a death doula, which involves supporting people who are dying, as well as their loved ones, to make informed funeral care choices.

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Increasing access to doula support and patient navigator programs could also be useful supports, Mokashi said.

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