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noun
doula (one who provides support during pregnancy and childbirth)
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
an assistant (often the father of the soon-to-be-born child) who provides support for a woman in labor by encouraging her to use techniques learned in childbirth-preparation classes
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: labor coach, birthing coach, doula
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: assistant, helper, help, supporter
History
Borrowed from French monitrice.
