Meaning
A trained support person who provides emotional, physical and practical assistance to a pregnant woman or couple before, during or after childbirth.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
Borrowed from Greek δούλα (doúla, “servant-woman”), from Ancient Greek δούλη (doúlē, “female slave”). Popularized by the American anthropologist Dana Raphael in the book The Tender Gift: Breastfeeding (1973), where the word is credited to Eleni Rassias.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
monitrice
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: