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• n  an assistant (often the father of the soon-to-be-born child) who provides support for a woman in labor by encouraging her to use techniques learned in childbirth-preparation classes

• The same doula was there later for the birth of her son.
• The role of a labor doula varies depending on the needs and desires of the parents.
• A doula's presence does not guarantee a complication-free birth, but the emotional support she provides can be invaluable.

• labor coach
• birthing coach
• monitrice

News & Articles

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• Tahoe's Connection for Families to host doula training workshop
  Tahoe's Connection for Families will host a doula training workshop Sept. 6 to 8 at its parenting education and early childhood development play center at 761 Northwood Blvd. in Incline Village. Janine Maitri will be the instructor.
  July 22, 2013 - Reno Gazette-Journal

Quotes

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• Amy Pietz in Seattle Post Intelligencer
  It has made me a much better woman than I was before,says Pietz who was inspired to become a doula, or birthing coach, by the people who aided her during the birth of a son whom she gave up for adoption. "Being a doula forces me to tap...