Postpartum Doula Training With Error-Free
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Abdomen - Correct Answer The area of the body below the chest — the cavity that
includes the stomach, intestines, liver, and other organs. The uterus is located in the
lowest part of the abdomen, the pelvis, although it pushes up as far as the chest as it
expands throughout pregnancy.
Abortion - Correct Answer The loss of an embryo or fetus either spontaneously
(miscarriage) or induced (when a pregnancy is terminated on purpose) before 20
weeks. After 20 weeks, the spontaneous loss of a fetus is called a stillbirth.
Abruption - Correct Answer When the placenta begins to separate from the wall of the
uterus before the baby is born. Symptoms of an abruption usually include bleeding and
abdominal pain.
Abscess: - Correct Answer A pus-filled cavity; an abscess in the breast of a nursing
woman can result from untreated mastitis or breast infection. Symptoms of an abscess
include throbbing pain, swelling, tenderness, localized heat, and fever. TreatPart of the
first stage of labor is when the cervix dilates from three to seven centimeters. Active
labor lasts an average of two to four hours. The contractions during active labor are
strong, long (40 to 60 seconds each), and frequent (three to four minutes apart). ment
includes antibiotics and possible surgical drainage.
Active labor: - Correct Answer Part of the first stage of labor is when the cervix dilates
from three to seven centimeters. Active labor lasts an average of two to four hours. The
contractions during active labor are strong, long (40 to 60 seconds each), and frequent
(three to four minutes apart).
Acupressure - Correct Answer A form of complementary and alternative medicine that
has roots in ancient Chinese medicine. It uses pressure from the fingers to heal and
soothe aches and pains; during pregnancy, acupressure can be used to combat
morning sickness, labor pain, and back pain.
Acupuncture - Correct Answer A form of complementary and alternative medicine.
Thin needles are inserted in select locations of the body and stimulated and
manipulated through the skin to help ease pain and balance the body's energy flow. In
pregnancy, acupuncture can be used to combat morning sickness, labor pains, and
back pains.
Afterbirth - Correct Answer The placenta and membranes after they have been
delivered from the uterus during the third stage of childbirth
Afterpains - Correct Answer Cramping pain after childbirth caused by alternating
relaxation and contraction of uterine muscles.
, Typically disappear after 1 week.
Lochia - Correct Answer The postpartum vaginal discharge that typically continues for
6-8 weeks after childbirth.
Slow down and rest if flow increases.
Perineal care - Correct Answer - Apply ice to reduce swelling
- Kegel exercises to increase circulation and reduce swelling
- Pour warm water front to back after urinating (use squirt bottle)
- Take a sitz bath for 10-20 minutes, with a lie down for 15 minutes after to reduce
swelling. Use warm or cold water
- Use a donut pillow for sitting
- Sit on a firm surface if stitches are painful
Postpartum fitness - Correct Answer Increase gradually — along comes increased
energy, joint stability, motivation and endurance.
Pelvic floor strengthening — Kegel exercises:
Sustained contractions: hold for 10 seconds, 10 reps with 5 seconds in between
Pulsed contractions: do 15 pulses rhythmically
Pelvic tilts:
Bridge pose, cats/cow, and standing
Transverse abdominal contraction
Head lifts (modified crunch)
Bridge pose
Squats
Diastasis Recti Abdominis - Correct Answer Separation of the longitudinal muscles of
the abdomen (rectus abdominis) during pregnancy.
Normal gap (from bottom of ribs to pelvis) is ~1 finger's width. More than that needs
attention before doing moderate to strenuous exercise.
Thyroid problems - Correct Answer Develops 3-8 months after giving birth.
Thyroid becomes inflames and overactive (hyperthyroidism), or becomes under active
(hypothyroidism).
Hyperthyroidism - Correct Answer Symptoms include feeling overheated, muscle
weakness, shakiness, anxiety, rapid heart rate, inability to concentrate and weight loss.
Solutions
Abdomen - Correct Answer The area of the body below the chest — the cavity that
includes the stomach, intestines, liver, and other organs. The uterus is located in the
lowest part of the abdomen, the pelvis, although it pushes up as far as the chest as it
expands throughout pregnancy.
Abortion - Correct Answer The loss of an embryo or fetus either spontaneously
(miscarriage) or induced (when a pregnancy is terminated on purpose) before 20
weeks. After 20 weeks, the spontaneous loss of a fetus is called a stillbirth.
Abruption - Correct Answer When the placenta begins to separate from the wall of the
uterus before the baby is born. Symptoms of an abruption usually include bleeding and
abdominal pain.
Abscess: - Correct Answer A pus-filled cavity; an abscess in the breast of a nursing
woman can result from untreated mastitis or breast infection. Symptoms of an abscess
include throbbing pain, swelling, tenderness, localized heat, and fever. TreatPart of the
first stage of labor is when the cervix dilates from three to seven centimeters. Active
labor lasts an average of two to four hours. The contractions during active labor are
strong, long (40 to 60 seconds each), and frequent (three to four minutes apart). ment
includes antibiotics and possible surgical drainage.
Active labor: - Correct Answer Part of the first stage of labor is when the cervix dilates
from three to seven centimeters. Active labor lasts an average of two to four hours. The
contractions during active labor are strong, long (40 to 60 seconds each), and frequent
(three to four minutes apart).
Acupressure - Correct Answer A form of complementary and alternative medicine that
has roots in ancient Chinese medicine. It uses pressure from the fingers to heal and
soothe aches and pains; during pregnancy, acupressure can be used to combat
morning sickness, labor pain, and back pain.
Acupuncture - Correct Answer A form of complementary and alternative medicine.
Thin needles are inserted in select locations of the body and stimulated and
manipulated through the skin to help ease pain and balance the body's energy flow. In
pregnancy, acupuncture can be used to combat morning sickness, labor pains, and
back pains.
Afterbirth - Correct Answer The placenta and membranes after they have been
delivered from the uterus during the third stage of childbirth
Afterpains - Correct Answer Cramping pain after childbirth caused by alternating
relaxation and contraction of uterine muscles.
, Typically disappear after 1 week.
Lochia - Correct Answer The postpartum vaginal discharge that typically continues for
6-8 weeks after childbirth.
Slow down and rest if flow increases.
Perineal care - Correct Answer - Apply ice to reduce swelling
- Kegel exercises to increase circulation and reduce swelling
- Pour warm water front to back after urinating (use squirt bottle)
- Take a sitz bath for 10-20 minutes, with a lie down for 15 minutes after to reduce
swelling. Use warm or cold water
- Use a donut pillow for sitting
- Sit on a firm surface if stitches are painful
Postpartum fitness - Correct Answer Increase gradually — along comes increased
energy, joint stability, motivation and endurance.
Pelvic floor strengthening — Kegel exercises:
Sustained contractions: hold for 10 seconds, 10 reps with 5 seconds in between
Pulsed contractions: do 15 pulses rhythmically
Pelvic tilts:
Bridge pose, cats/cow, and standing
Transverse abdominal contraction
Head lifts (modified crunch)
Bridge pose
Squats
Diastasis Recti Abdominis - Correct Answer Separation of the longitudinal muscles of
the abdomen (rectus abdominis) during pregnancy.
Normal gap (from bottom of ribs to pelvis) is ~1 finger's width. More than that needs
attention before doing moderate to strenuous exercise.
Thyroid problems - Correct Answer Develops 3-8 months after giving birth.
Thyroid becomes inflames and overactive (hyperthyroidism), or becomes under active
(hypothyroidism).
Hyperthyroidism - Correct Answer Symptoms include feeling overheated, muscle
weakness, shakiness, anxiety, rapid heart rate, inability to concentrate and weight loss.
