This relatively new field offers more than just 'hospice care' for the terminally ill
July 26, 2024
Many people are familiar with the concept of doulas, with the term introduced in the 1970s to refer to women who help out during and after childbirth. (Doula comes from the Greek word meaning “woman who serves” or “servant woman.”) But there’s a growing field of professionals t...
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