Noun: doula doo-lu
- An assistant (often the father of the soon-to-be-born child) who provides support for a woman in labour by encouraging her to use techniques learned in childbirth-preparation classes
"The doula helped the mother stay calm during contractions";
- labor coach [US], birthing coach, monitrice, labour coach [Brit, Cdn]
Derived forms: doulas
Type of: aid, assistant, help, helper, supporter
Encyclopedia: Doula