A doula is a professional trained to provide various forms of non-medical support (emotional, physical, and educational) to a mother before, during, and shortly after childbirth, thereby enhancing the mother's ability to have a positive and informed birthing experience. Unlike midwives and obstetricians, doulas do not deliver the child but focus on supporting the mother.

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What Is a Doula

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What is a doula?

A) A midwife who delivers the child
B) An obstetrician who delivers the child
C) A person well-versed in birthing alternatives who provides emotional, psychological, and educational support to the mother
D) A hypnotist who prepares the mother for childbirth

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