birthing coach
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5.4
- noun
- /ˈbɜrθɪŋ koʊtʃ/
:
doula
- As a certified birthing coach, she helped her clients feel calm and prepared during labor.
Examples
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The hospital recommends hiring a birthing coach to assist with labor and ensure a positive experience.
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- A birthing coach.
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When her husband stepped in as a birthing coach, he provided essential support and encouragement throughout the delivery.
Synonyms
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7.2
A person who gives emotional and practical support to a woman during childbirth
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A person who stays with a woman during childbirth and helps her breathe and relax
A person who supports a woman during childbirth by guiding breathing and relaxation
How Trained
- Specialized
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5.7
- Specialized
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3.5
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5.4
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7.2
305
2.8
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7.1
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a person who coaches during childbirth' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'birthing' (relating to childbirth) with 'coach' (a person who trains or supports). The use of 'coach' for non-sporting guidance is common and the compound follows normal English noun-noun/adj-noun composition, so a B1 learner who knows both words should infer the meaning.
Etymology
Birthing coach comes from the image of a coach guiding someone through a hard event: birthing means giving birth and coach is a person who guides and helps. That's why a birthing coach stays with the woman during labor to give practical help, emotional 'support', and help her stay 'calm'.