Word for the day doula

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Josiah

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This word was suggested by Shalimar's use of it in a comment yesterday.

doula
[doo-luh]

noun
1. a woman who assists women during labor and after childbirth.
doula is distinct from a midwife in that she is not trained in the obstetrical aspects of having a baby.

Origin of doula
1975-80; < Mod Greek: female servant

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I was a doula for many years. Not a professional one-nobody had even heard of the word back then. It was strictly on a volunteer basis and most ladies were either friends or friends of friends. I loved doing it but now only do it for my daughters or daughter in law.
 
Mrs. Robinson said:
I was a doula for many years. Not a professional one-nobody had even heard of the word back then. It was strictly on a volunteer basis and most ladies were either friends or friends of friends. I loved doing it but now only do it for my daughters or daughter in law.
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I'm sure you were appreciated.
 

Sometimes women in labour can be grumpy, certainly understandable given the pain. Most of my experiences have been very positive, and, for me, birth of a child remains one of the most spiritual aspects of life.:love_heart:
 
Shalimar said:
Sometimes women in labour can be grumpy, certainly understandable given the pain. Most of my experiences have been very positive, and, for me, birth of a child remains one of the most spiritual aspects of life.:love_heart:
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It is absolutely one of the most spiritual aspects of life! I have witnessed the births of each of my grandkids-minus the one whose mom surprised the nurses and the rest of us.. It is an experience I will never,ever get tired of.
 

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