Doula biography of william
Doula biography of william
Doula biography of william butler.
Doula
Non-medical companion
For other uses, see Doula (disambiguation).
A doula (; from Ancient Greek δούλα 'female slave'; Greek pronunciation:[ˈðula]) is a non-medical professional who provides guidance for the service of others and who supports another person (the doula's client) through a significant health-related experience, such as childbirth, miscarriage, induced abortion or stillbirth, as well as non-reproductive experiences such as dying.[1][2][3][4] A doula might also provide support to the client's partner, family, and friends.[5][6]
The doula's goal and role is to help the client feel safe and comfortable, complementing the role of the healthcare professionals who provide the client's medical care.
Unlike a physician, midwife, or nurse, a doula cannot administer medication or other medical treatment or give medical advice.[7][2] An individual might need to c