What Is a Doula Pronunciation? What is a Doula?

A doula is a trained professional who provides guidance and support to a client through significant health experiences like childbirth, abortion, stillbirth, dying.

The word ‘doula’ is Greek for ‘servant or caregiver’. Today, it means a person who provides physical, emotional, informational support to a birthing person before, during and after birth.

Services and Costs

Doulas are not medical professionals but support families during pregnancy, labor, postpartum. Doulas typically charge $500-$1500, some offer services for free or sliding scale.

Doula vs. Midwife

Key differences between midwives and doulas:

  • Midwives provide medical care
  • Doulas provide emotional, informational and physical support

Pronunciation

How is doula pronounced?

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