Doula - Pronounced 'doo-la' - is a Greek word meaning 'woman servant or caregiver'. It refers to a trained birth professional who provides emotional, physical and informational support to a mother and her partner before, during and after childbirth. This support helps families achieve the healthiest and most satisfying experience possible. A doula is considered an essential part of a birth team.

Thayer’s definition for the Greek word doulos (doula) ~ one who gives themselves up to another’s will. Those whose service is used by Christ. Devoted to another to the disregard of one’s own interests - a servant, attendant.