Doula Training Questions With 100% Verified Answers

CPR stands for - ANSWERComfort, Praise, and Reassure Examples of Comfort - ANSWER1.) Gently massage hands and feet 2.) Speak softly 3.) Help mother change positions Examples of Praise - ANSWER1.) Your doing a great job 2.) I'm so proud of you 3.) That's it, you've got it. 4.) They are getting stronger, but you are in control. Examples of Reassure - ANSWER1.) Your body is doing everything it knows to do. 2.) Your working beautifully through the contractions. 3.) Your doing exactly what you need to be doing. 4.) Yoiu are focusing 5.) Hang in there 6.) Your body is limp, loose, it's heavy. B.R.A.I.N. - ANSWERB-Benefits What are the benefits of option proposed? Whether the decision is beneficial for you or your baby? R-Risk What are the risks of the proposed options? Whether these decisions negatively impact you or your baby? A-Alternative Any other options? Are there any other available alternative measures that may be more beneficial? I-Intuition What is your intuition telling you? Do you have any inkling about the decisions you Take? N -No What would happen if you choose not to do anything? What is a Doula, labor support person, birth assistant, or birth support provider? - ANSWER1.) A Health care professional who trusts and understands the natural process of birth. 2.) One who provides continuity of care for birthing women and their partners. 3.) One who facilitates, offers words of encouragement, supports, and educates. Consumer Advocacy - ANSWERThe act of informing and supporting a person so that he or she can make the best possible decisions for himself. Informed Consent - ANSWERTo give permission for a procedure, after being given and understanding information about a procedure, benefits, risks, possible complications and alternatives. H.I.P.A.A. - ANSWERHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Was enacted to insure the privacy and confidential handling of medical information for all patients in the U.S. Notice of Privacy Practices - ANSWERAll persons you collect information from either directly or indirectly is to be notified of their rights to privacy and what you do with their information. It must be signed by the patient or the patient must sign on a HIPAA consent form that they have r/c a copy of your privacy practices prior to signing a HIPAA consent. Signs of True labor - ANSWER1.) Contractions get closer, longer, and stronger. 2.) Contractions are felt in the lower back and abdomen. 3.) Changing activities makes the contractions stronger. 4.) Vaginal discharge and traces of blood. 5.) Diarrhea may be present. Signs of False labor - ANSWER1.) Contractions are irregular and do not get stronger. 2.) Contractions tend to only be felt in the abdomen. 3.) No Blood. 4.) No diarrhea is present. How the body works to birth a baby: - ANSWER1.) Uterus contracts-First stage 2.) Regular contractions dilate(Open) and efface (thin) the cervix. 3.) Baby Descends, moves down 4.) Baby is born- Second stage- 5.) Placenta is delivered-Third stage Planning your pregnancy may help you to: - ANSWER1.) conceive more easily 2.) have a healthier pregnancy 3.) avoid or minimize pregnancy complications 4.) give birth to a healthier baby 5.) recover more quickly and easily after giving birth 6.) have a more pleasant postpartum (post birthing) experience 7.) minimize your child's risk of future adult health problems. There are increased risks if you are in your mid-30s or older: - ANSWERthe greater your risk of having a miscarriage, pregnancy ends during the first five months, complications during pregnancy such as gestational diabetes, high blood pressure (pre-eclampsia, and placenta abruption, when the placenta detaches from the uterine wall, or a baby with chromosomal problems resulting in birth defects.