English equivalent or Expression for "Who take care of a Pregnant Mother"

English is not my language and I need help with this...

I need create a name for an mobile app that will help pregnant womens for 9 months giving tips about everything about she and her babe.

So ... I need a English equivalent or Expression for "Who take care of a Pregnant Mother". Would be "Mommy's Carer" ?

Thank you all that can help me!


Solution 1:

One word which is gaining currency in Britain at least for a person performing this role, is doula.

doula /ˈduːlə /

A woman who gives support, help, and advice to another woman during pregnancy and during and after the birth:
from admission through delivery, a doula stayed at her assigned patient’s side

[ODO]

It's actually a Modern Greek word. ODO gives its etymology from Ancient Greek δουλη doulē, female slave.

Solution 2:

In Britain such a person is called a midwife. These are nurses who have done additional training in 'midwifery'. They care for mothers-to-be before, during and after the birth of the child and give advice on everything from morning sickness to breast feeding. They are also qualified to supervise the mother's labour and the birthing process.

In some countries this work is done by doctors, but in Britain midwives mostly take exclusive care of all uncomplicated births. Obstetricians are often only called upon if problems arise. The practice dates from times when birthing was supervised by wise women. Today it is a highly skilled profession with rigorous training.

I believe that Commonwealth countries such as Canada, Australia and New Zealand have midwives. I am not sure about the United States. Other European countries have similar professionals. In France a midwife is a sage-femme.