Doula exam stuvia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

When using an asymmetrical position to try to correct a malposition with unclear fetal positioning, you ask the birthing parent to raise alternate legs on a chair for two contractions each. The parent clearly identifies raising their left leg as being far more comfortable. You should ask them to continue raising that left leg to help turn baby. (T/F) True Characteristics of prolonged active labor include: A) Cervix dilation decreases, baby assends, person starts falling asleep B) Cont...

Gravida -ANSWER pregnant (woman); (a woman who is or has been pregnant, regardless of pregnancy outcome) Gravidity -ANSWER number of times a woman has been pregnant Primigravida -ANSWER an individual pregnant for the first time Nulligravida -ANSWER a woman who has never been pregnant (Nu = No) Nullipara -ANSWER no births (a woman who has not given birth to a viable offspring) Primipara -ANSWER a woman who has borne one viable child (P = positive) Multigravida -ANSWER woman who ...

International Doula Institute- Doula definition -ANSWER A birth doula is a professional support person trained in the needs of the family during pregnancy and childbirth Doula -ANSWER Dou-la Empower Here to help families achieve their goals for a positive birthing experience + preparation for parenthood Other terms I identify with -ANSWER Spiritual conduit Advocate, educator Holistic Healer Spiritual conduit -ANSWER I release the pressure off of you to receive the innate wisdom, y...