Doula

Category - Psychology & Philosophy

What does the term "doula" mean and where did it originate?
  1. Doula means "labor support profession" in modern Portuguese
  2. Doula means "a woman who serves" in ancient Greek
  3. Doula means "supporter" in modern Greek
  4. Doula means "natural birth" in Spanish
Explanation
Answer: B - The word "doula" is from ancient Greek meaning "female slave" or "a woman who serves." It has come to mean a person who is trained to provide continuous emotional and physical support during childbirth. It can also refer to an experienced professional who supports a mother and baby after birth. These modern usages originated from anthropological literature in the 1970s.
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