Doula (noun)

A trained professional who provides emotional and physical support to a person during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum period.

Origin:

From the greek word "doulos" meaning servant, a trained professional who provides emotional and physical support to a person during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum period.

Examples:

1. The doula helped the mother-to-be to relax and breathe during labor.
2. The doula provided emotional support to the mother and her partner during childbirth.
3. The doula's role is to assist the mother in labor and delivery.
4. The doula helped the new mother to breastfeed and adjust to life with a new baby.
5. A doula can provide support for a home birth, hospital birth, or a birth center birth.