Postpartum Doula Exam
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
What is the goal of a postpartum doula?—ANSWER-To slowly work yourself out of a job and
build the village for the family.
What is the age range for a newborn?—ANSWER-0 - 6 weeks
What is the age range for an infant?—ANSWER-6 weeks to 1 year
What are the core principles of doula work?—ANSWER-N - Nurture
E - Educate
A - Assess
R - Refer
What is the average timeframe for doula care?—ANSWER-Weeks 1-7 postpartum
What to talk about during prenatal visit?—ANSWER-- Safe Infant Sleep
- Do you have a feeding plan for your baby?
What are the hormones of lactation?—ANSWER-Oxytocin - which causes milk to move/ milk
ejection reflex
, Prolactin - makes milk
Oxytocin is released after receiving a signal from nerves when infant suckles.
When is milk made?—ANSWER-About 12-16 weeks gestation, colostrum accumulation
begins.
Increases in volume 3-4 days after birth or 5-7 days if the person has received and epidural.
What is colostrum?—ANSWER-- Available at birth
- High in protein and beta carotene (antioxidant)
- Main nutritive components are protein ~1%, carbohydrates ~7%, and fat ~3.8%
- Matures during the early weeks of feeding
How does the newborn stomach evolve in size?—ANSWER-- Day 1 - baby's stomach is the
size of a marble. You need about 0.3 ounces to fill.
- Day 3 - baby's stomach is the size of a walnut. You need about 1 ounce to fill.
- Day 10 - baby's stomach is the size of a golf ball. You need about 2 ounces to fill.
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
What is the goal of a postpartum doula?—ANSWER-To slowly work yourself out of a job and
build the village for the family.
What is the age range for a newborn?—ANSWER-0 - 6 weeks
What is the age range for an infant?—ANSWER-6 weeks to 1 year
What are the core principles of doula work?—ANSWER-N - Nurture
E - Educate
A - Assess
R - Refer
What is the average timeframe for doula care?—ANSWER-Weeks 1-7 postpartum
What to talk about during prenatal visit?—ANSWER-- Safe Infant Sleep
- Do you have a feeding plan for your baby?
What are the hormones of lactation?—ANSWER-Oxytocin - which causes milk to move/ milk
ejection reflex
, Prolactin - makes milk
Oxytocin is released after receiving a signal from nerves when infant suckles.
When is milk made?—ANSWER-About 12-16 weeks gestation, colostrum accumulation
begins.
Increases in volume 3-4 days after birth or 5-7 days if the person has received and epidural.
What is colostrum?—ANSWER-- Available at birth
- High in protein and beta carotene (antioxidant)
- Main nutritive components are protein ~1%, carbohydrates ~7%, and fat ~3.8%
- Matures during the early weeks of feeding
How does the newborn stomach evolve in size?—ANSWER-- Day 1 - baby's stomach is the
size of a marble. You need about 0.3 ounces to fill.
- Day 3 - baby's stomach is the size of a walnut. You need about 1 ounce to fill.
- Day 10 - baby's stomach is the size of a golf ball. You need about 2 ounces to fill.
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
