Postpartum Doula Training Questions
and Answers with Complete Solutions
2024
Lochia - ANSWER vaginal discharge after childbirth
Involution of the uterus - ANSWER the uterus returns to its normal
nonpregnant size
Episiatomy - ANSWER A surgical cute made at the opening of the vagina to
prevent rupture of the tissue
Fontanels - ANSWER soft spots, anatomical features of a babies skull
Vernix - ANSWER a greasy substance that protects the fetus in utero and can
still be present at birth
Mongolian Spots - ANSWER areas of deep bluish-gray pigmentation most
commonly on the sacral aspect of a newborn. Birthmarks
Foreskin - ANSWER a covering of skin over the penile glans
Prenatal mood and anxiety disorders can include - ANSWER Postpartum
depression
anxiety
psychosis
and Answers with Complete Solutions
2024
Lochia - ANSWER vaginal discharge after childbirth
Involution of the uterus - ANSWER the uterus returns to its normal
nonpregnant size
Episiatomy - ANSWER A surgical cute made at the opening of the vagina to
prevent rupture of the tissue
Fontanels - ANSWER soft spots, anatomical features of a babies skull
Vernix - ANSWER a greasy substance that protects the fetus in utero and can
still be present at birth
Mongolian Spots - ANSWER areas of deep bluish-gray pigmentation most
commonly on the sacral aspect of a newborn. Birthmarks
Foreskin - ANSWER a covering of skin over the penile glans
Prenatal mood and anxiety disorders can include - ANSWER Postpartum
depression
anxiety
psychosis