The meaning of "doula" has changed over the last couple of millennia, that's not what it means today. Whether or not a word is acceptable changes (both ways) very quickly so I feel that the social status of a doula in Ancient Greece does not really justify eschewing the word today.
If a doula is what Marna needs, that's what she should have - plus hugs, kittens, wine and chocolate oranges.
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branchandroot
Linguistic evolution
Date: 2015-06-12 11:12 am (UTC)If a doula is what Marna needs, that's what she should have - plus hugs, kittens, wine and chocolate oranges.