doula

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Definitions of doula word

noun doula a woman who assists women during labor and after childbirth. 1
noun doula 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. 1
noun doula A woman who is trained to assist another woman during childbirth and who may provide support to the family after the baby is born. 1
noun doula a woman who is trained to provide support to women and their families during pregnancy, childbirth, and the period of time following the birth 0
noun doula a woman trained to give nonmedical assistance to a woman during labor, providing emotional and physical support throughout the process of childbirth 0
noun doula A support person, usually female, who may not have medical or midwifery training, who provides emotional and practical assistance to a mother or pregnant couple before, during or after childbirth. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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