DOULA EXAM PREP GUIDE 2026 CORE
MATERNAL AND BIRTH SUPPORT
CONCEPTS AND SOLVED ITEMS
◉ What complications can almost completely be prevented through
proper nutrition?
Answer: Prematurity, low birth weight, long hard labor, premature
rupture of membranes, placenta abruption, preeclampsia, fetal
growth restriction, hypovolemia and hemorrhage can almost
completely be prevented through proper attention to nutrition.
◉ A pregnant mother does not need to increase her calories in the
first trimester IF she is already properly nourished.
Answer:
◉ Proper nutrition in pregnancy will help prevent the top four
reasons for maternal death worldwide. These four are?
Answer: Postpartum hemorrhage, high blood pressure, obstructed
labor and infection.
◉ It is important to also consider your own nourishment during
labor.
Do not come unprepared to nourish your own body.
, Answer:
◉ Labor is a long and exhausting process for both mother and doula,
be sure you can do your job well and efficiently.
Answer:
◉ A surrendered mind and a trusting spirit allows for the physical
progress.
Answer:
◉ The negative emotions of a woman will govern her birth unless
she reaches a break-through.
Answer:
◉ Do not give up encouraging her to trust her body and surrender to
the very design itself. You might be surprised to see victory at the
most unexpected moment.
Answer:
◉ Do not discount the psychological influence of emotion and belief
on the outcome of birth.
Answer:
MATERNAL AND BIRTH SUPPORT
CONCEPTS AND SOLVED ITEMS
◉ What complications can almost completely be prevented through
proper nutrition?
Answer: Prematurity, low birth weight, long hard labor, premature
rupture of membranes, placenta abruption, preeclampsia, fetal
growth restriction, hypovolemia and hemorrhage can almost
completely be prevented through proper attention to nutrition.
◉ A pregnant mother does not need to increase her calories in the
first trimester IF she is already properly nourished.
Answer:
◉ Proper nutrition in pregnancy will help prevent the top four
reasons for maternal death worldwide. These four are?
Answer: Postpartum hemorrhage, high blood pressure, obstructed
labor and infection.
◉ It is important to also consider your own nourishment during
labor.
Do not come unprepared to nourish your own body.
, Answer:
◉ Labor is a long and exhausting process for both mother and doula,
be sure you can do your job well and efficiently.
Answer:
◉ A surrendered mind and a trusting spirit allows for the physical
progress.
Answer:
◉ The negative emotions of a woman will govern her birth unless
she reaches a break-through.
Answer:
◉ Do not give up encouraging her to trust her body and surrender to
the very design itself. You might be surprised to see victory at the
most unexpected moment.
Answer:
◉ Do not discount the psychological influence of emotion and belief
on the outcome of birth.
Answer:
