Smile Doula, LLC - Copyright by Sara-Bella Photography
Kara Figueroa, CD(BAI), SBD
Certified Labor & Birth Doula
Childbirth Educator
Birth Photographer
Supporting every type of birth - Serving Summa, Akron & surrounding areas
Love. Support. Serve.
What is a Doula?
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 as possible. A doula is considered an essential part of a birth team.
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Thayer’s definition for the Greek word doulos (doula) ~ one who gives himself 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.
