Many people are not familiar with the term doula. Based on a Greek word for female helper, a doula is trained to provide advice, information, emotional support, and physical comfort to a mother before, during, and just after childbirth.

Many people are not familiar with the term doula. Based on a Greek word for female helper, a doula is trained to provide advice, information, emotional support, and physical comfort to a mother before, during, and just after childbirth.