Yi is about to have her first child. She lives in Los Angeles and has no relatives living in the United States. For assistance and emotional support during the birth of her first child, she decides to hire a nonprofessional woman known as a

A) lactation specialist.
B) doula.
C) birth expert.
D) prepared childbirth assistant.

Doula

A trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and educational support to a mother before, during, and shortly after childbirth.

Emotional Support

Providing empathy, concern, affection, and encouragement to someone, typically in a time of need.

First Child

The first child refers to the eldest offspring in a family, whose birth order can influence their personality, responsibilities, and the dynamic within the family unit.