HyperDic: labor_coach

English > 1 sense of the expression labor coach:
NOUNperson labor coach, birthing coach, doula, monitricean assistant (often the father of the soon-to-be-born child) who provides support for a woman in labor by encouraging her to use techniques learned in childbirth-preparation classes
English > labor coach: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningAn assistant (often the father of the soon-to-be-born child) who provides support for a woman in labor by encouraging her to use techniques learned in childbirth-preparation classes.
Synonymsbirthing coach, doula, monitrice
Broaderassistant, helper, help, supporterA person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Spanishdoula, monitrice
Catalandoula, monitrice

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