Doula Certification – Questions With Verified Answers
Primiparous ✔️Ans - first baby
Multiparous ✔️Ans - second or more baby
"Pregnancy does not cure __________." ✔️Ans - Infertility
"There's no such thing as a wasted _______. Every _____ you have is preparing
you for pregnancy." ✔️Ans - Contraction
During the first trimester, you may see the which three symptoms? ✔️Ans -
Nausea
Vomiting
Fatigue
^ These usually go away at the end of the first trimester, but not always....
____________ are good for nausea because they have protein. Don't suggest that
clients take crackers; glucose/insulin/nausea are connected. ✔️Ans -
Cheese cubes
Describe the second trimester. ✔️Ans - Less tired; fatigue is better than it
was during first trimester
First stage of lactation occurs; breasts enlarge (nipple areola gets darker
throughout pregnancy; nipples get darker throughout pregnancy, so that the
baby can see nipples. Babies do not see color, but they do see contrast.)
May have backaches during this trimester, but overall, is a happy trimester
Describe the third trimester. ✔️Ans - Test for glucose intolerance ("glucose
challenge test)
A.) Fasting test, B.) 1 hour test, C.) 2-hour test, D.) 3-hour test
If you do not pass 2 or 3 hour test, it's an issue
Shortness of breath; this is because babies are starting to grow up.
, Increased blood volume (your body is anticipating that you will lose blood; so
it's making more blood). Your skin will look puffier, and you will experience
swelling.
- Anyone who is mildly anemic should eat an iron-rich diet (egg yolks, spinach,
dark green leafy vegetables, and organs. And you NEED to have a Vitamin C)
- Fast onset swelling or extreme facial swelling is not normal. However,
waking up not swelled and swelling throughout the day is normal.
Cartlidge becomes soft; this is why some women "waddle;" this is cartilage in
our knees. This is why the pregnant person should not do intensive exercise.
Pounds to gain during 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester ✔️Ans - 1st trimester = 5
pounds
2nd trimester = 1 pound per week
3rd trimester = 1 pound per week
Total amount of weight to gain during a pregnancy ✔️Ans - 25-35lb weight
gain recommendation over entire course of pregnancy
When to call OB with an issue ✔️Ans - Bleeding (*DIFFERENT than
spotting)
Swelling
Severe headache (can be a sign of preeclampsia)
Fever (sign of infection; can spread to baby. Especially important if you are
close to your due date/the pregnancy is soon to happen)
Decreased fetal movement
- If mom says they can't feel the baby moving, they should go to the hospital
right away. People need to advocate for themselves during this time; doctors
may be prone to saying "you're fine, no worries, etc."
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