a woman, typically without formal obstetric training, who is employed to provide guidance and support to a pregnant woman during labor. "from admission through delivery, a doula stayed at her assigned patient's side"
a woman employed to provide guidance and support to the mother of a newborn baby. "my mother-in-law hired a postpartum doula to help me for a couple of weeks"
I promise to encourage you, the birthing woman, engage the support system you choose and create a safe space where you can relax, melt into your vulnerability and bare your soul and body to breathe, roar and welcome new life into this world.