Doula Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
First Stage of Labor—ANSWER-Onset of labor until the cervix is completely dilated (10 cm)
Second Stage of Labor—ANSWER-Complete dilation of the cervix til when baby is delivered
Third Stage of Labor—ANSWER-Delivery of the placenta
Fourth Stage of Labor—ANSWER-Observational stage for at least one hour after placenta
delivery
What are the stages of labor in the first stage of labor?—ANSWER-Early labor phase
Active labor phase
Transition phase
Early Labor Phase—ANSWER-onset of labor - 3 cm dilated
Active Labor Phase—ANSWER-4 cm - 7 cm dilated
Transition Phase—ANSWER-8 cm - 10 cm (or fully) dilated
How long is early labor (usually)?—ANSWER-7-8 hours
How long is active labor (usually)?—ANSWER-3-5 hours
How long is the transition phase of labor (usually)?—ANSWER-30 min. - 1.5 hours
, How long is the second stage of labor (usually)?—ANSWER-30 min. to 2 hours
What are the stations that a baby's head hits during labor?—ANSWER--5 to 5
(or -4 to 4, or -3 to 3)
Which station does 'floating' refer to?—ANSWER--5 (or -4, or -3)
Which station does 'engaged' refer to?—ANSWER-0
Which station does 'crowning' refer to?—ANSWER-5 (or 4, or 3)
AKA 'on the perineum'
How LONG are contractions during early, active, transition, and stage two of labor?—
ANSWER-Early: 30-45 sec.
Active: 45-60 sec
Transition: 60-90 sec
Stage 2: 60 sec
How much time is BETWEEN contractions during early, active, transition, and stage two of
labor?—ANSWER-Early: 5-20 min
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First Stage of Labor—ANSWER-Onset of labor until the cervix is completely dilated (10 cm)
Second Stage of Labor—ANSWER-Complete dilation of the cervix til when baby is delivered
Third Stage of Labor—ANSWER-Delivery of the placenta
Fourth Stage of Labor—ANSWER-Observational stage for at least one hour after placenta
delivery
What are the stages of labor in the first stage of labor?—ANSWER-Early labor phase
Active labor phase
Transition phase
Early Labor Phase—ANSWER-onset of labor - 3 cm dilated
Active Labor Phase—ANSWER-4 cm - 7 cm dilated
Transition Phase—ANSWER-8 cm - 10 cm (or fully) dilated
How long is early labor (usually)?—ANSWER-7-8 hours
How long is active labor (usually)?—ANSWER-3-5 hours
How long is the transition phase of labor (usually)?—ANSWER-30 min. - 1.5 hours
, How long is the second stage of labor (usually)?—ANSWER-30 min. to 2 hours
What are the stations that a baby's head hits during labor?—ANSWER--5 to 5
(or -4 to 4, or -3 to 3)
Which station does 'floating' refer to?—ANSWER--5 (or -4, or -3)
Which station does 'engaged' refer to?—ANSWER-0
Which station does 'crowning' refer to?—ANSWER-5 (or 4, or 3)
AKA 'on the perineum'
How LONG are contractions during early, active, transition, and stage two of labor?—
ANSWER-Early: 30-45 sec.
Active: 45-60 sec
Transition: 60-90 sec
Stage 2: 60 sec
How much time is BETWEEN contractions during early, active, transition, and stage two of
labor?—ANSWER-Early: 5-20 min
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