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doula
[doo-luh]
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.
doula
/ ˈːə /
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
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of doula1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of doula1
Example Sentences
He also praised Guillermo as a great doula, telling his sidekick, “You were reassuring, you were calm, your hands were so soft.”
What I couldn’t have known is that working with B would guide me to becoming a death doula, work where you are guaranteed to be the one who stays behind.
Midwife Ximena Rojas and her team of two doulas run a birthing center and offer sexual and reproductive care to migrants.
The author is a writer, yoga teacher and doula in L.A.
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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