doula

Borrowed from Greek δούλα (doúla, “servant-woman”), from Ancient Greek δούλη (doúlē, “female slave”).

• IPA^(key): /ˈduːlə/

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doula (plural doulas)

1. A trained support person, who usually has doula training, who provides emotional, physical and practical assistance to a pregnant woman or couple before, during or after childbirth.

   Coordinate terms: midwife, nurse

   • 2020 June 5, Alyson Krueger, “The Agonizing Question: Is New York City Worth It Anymore?”, in New York Times‎:

     Rebekah Rosler, a therapist and doula, decided to leave, even though her family history in New York goes back to the 1870s, she said.

2. A trained person who provides similar support to someone who is diagnosed with an incurable condition and is receiving end-of-life care.

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From Greek δούλα (doúla).

• IPA^(key): /ˈdou̯lɑ/, [ˈdo̞u̯lɑ]
• IPA^(key): /ˈdulɑ/, [ˈdulɑ]
• Rhymes: -oulɑ
• Syllabification^(key): dou‧la

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doula f (plural doulas)

1. doula (a trained professional who provides emotional support during a childbirth)

• IPA^(key): /ˈdoula/ [ˈd̪ou̯.la]
• Rhymes: -oula
• Syllabification: dou‧la

doula f (plural doulas)

1. doula