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What is a labor doula?

April 26, 2017doula labor

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What is a labor doula?

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The term doula is Greek for slave or servant. Doulas are professionals who provide emotional and physical support during pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum (through the first breastfeeding session.) A doula does not speak for a couple or provide medical or clinical skills.