Definition of doula
: a woman experienced in childbirth who provides advice, information, emotional support, and physical comfort to a mother before, during, and just after childbirth
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Origin and Etymology of doula
Modern Greek, female helper, maidservant, from Greek doulē female slave
First Known Use: 1969
DOULA Defined for English Language Learners
doula
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noun
dou·la
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Definition of doula for English Language Learners
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medical : a woman whose job is to give advice and comfort to a woman who is giving birth
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doula
play
noun
dou·la
\ˈdü-lə\
Medical Definition of doula
: a woman experienced in childbirth who provides advice, information, emotional support, and physical comfort to a mother before, during, and just after childbirth
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