Question

Lucy has been hired to provide support to Dan and Deb while Deb is in labor. Lucy meets Deb and Dan at their house after labor begins and is timing Deb's contractions, massaging Deb during her contractions and giving Dan ideas about how to help Deb manage the pain. She is also giving them information to help them decide when they want to go to the hospital to meet their doctor, who will be delivering the baby. Lucy is MOST likely a(n):______________.

Answer 1

Lucy is most likely a doula.

Explanation:

• A doula is a professionally trained non-medical woman who assists pregnant women during their pregnancies by providing them special care necessary guidance to ensure a safe and healthy delivery of the baby.
• A doula does not dispense medical advice but assists in the follow-ups with the doctors which are necessary at different stages of pregnancy.
• Having a doula to assist during pregnancy substantially decreases the possible pregnancy risks.