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Doula (pronounced “doo-luh”) is a Greek word that means “mothering the mother”. For centuries, birth was a largely female event, with the birthing mother surrounded by women who given birth themselves and knew just how to support her. Their very presence gave her confidence that she too could do this. She had likely seen some of these very women give birth before her, as a young girl. Now they would surround her bed, care for her and help her know just what to do. Read more