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Doula
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dou·la (dl)
n.
A woman who assists another woman during labor and provides support to her, the infant, and the family after childbirth.
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Per the original Greek usage, a doula is an experienced women who guides and assists a new mother in her infant care tasks; in the US, a doula is a woman who provides emotional support to first-time mothers during labour and delivery
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And while they are not medically trained and should not dispense clinical advice, the Royal College of Midwives have said doulas can be helpful in supporting women in the delivery room.
A new arrival on the baby scene by Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England)
Doulas became popular in the US during the 1980s and the trend has gradually crossed the Atlantic.
Doula helps ease pain for Rebecca; Mother turned to Debbie for ... by Birmingham Mail (England)
Doulas are not nurses, midwives, physician assistants or doctors; Although they do receive training, doulas do not have clinical responsibilities nor do they replace the roles played by the father and other family members during labor and delivery.
The use of doulas for inmates in labor: continuous supportive care ... by Moses, Marilyn C.; Potter, Roberto Hugh / Corrections Today
 
 
 
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