doula

IPA/ˈduːlə/
IPA/ˈduːlə/

doula — noun

  • doulasingular
  • doulasplural

1. someone trained to support mothers and families around childbirth with comfort,

1.名詞C1
釋義

someone trained to support mothers and families around childbirth with comfort, information, and everyday help, rather than medical treatment

例句

Linh hired a doula before her first baby was born.

collocation: hire a doula

During labor, the doula reminded Amani to breathe slowly.

support during labor

同義詞
  • midwife

    a medical professional who monitors labor and may deliver the baby, unlike a doula

  • birth coach

    an informal term that emphasizes encouragement during labor

  • caregiver

    much broader and not specific to pregnancy or childbirth

用法筆記

Unlike a midwife or doctor, a doula does not provide medical treatment or deliver the baby. The word often appears with birth, labor, and postpartum to show when the support is given.

常見錯誤

❌The doula delivered the baby in the hospital.
✅The midwife delivered the baby, and the doula helped Linh stay calm.
💡A doula provides support and information, not medical delivery care.