DOULA WEEK 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What type of doula takes care of things such as light housekeeping, providing advice on
breastfeeding and caring for an umbilical cord stump? - ANSWER-Postpartum doulas
What are some benefits of being a doula? - ANSWER-No one else has, witnessing the
miracle of life, learning something new with every client, being trusted and needed,
empowering women in birth and motherhood and flexibility
Why would you want to become certified as a doula? - ANSWER-If you are thinking of
working for a hospital or agency, you will need to be certified.
What does an average doula charge per birth? - ANSWER-$600- $800 per birth
What should you do both when speaking with instructors to find out about their program
and during training workshops? - ANSWER-Write your questions down before you
speak to your potential instructor
If you want to get experience by going along with an experienced doula and getting
hands-on experience, what should you do? - ANSWER-Mentoring is an excellent way to
get experience.
Why would you want to offer your services for free while training? - ANSWER-Some
doulas have their clients give them an extensive evaluation instead of money.
What are some benefits of taking breastfeeding, CPR certification or other child and
birth related courses? - ANSWER-Networking, meeting moms, hearing parents' fears
and questions, childbirth basics review, breastfeeding basics review, learning to keep
an open mind and seeing birth videos.
What are the general differences between private childbirth education classes and
hospital classes? - ANSWER-In most cases, you'll learn more comfort techniques in a
private class, while a hospital class may spend more time covering medication usage.
If you are planning to become a postpartum doula, ______________ must be part of
your training. - ANSWER-breastfeeding classes
ANSWERS
What type of doula takes care of things such as light housekeeping, providing advice on
breastfeeding and caring for an umbilical cord stump? - ANSWER-Postpartum doulas
What are some benefits of being a doula? - ANSWER-No one else has, witnessing the
miracle of life, learning something new with every client, being trusted and needed,
empowering women in birth and motherhood and flexibility
Why would you want to become certified as a doula? - ANSWER-If you are thinking of
working for a hospital or agency, you will need to be certified.
What does an average doula charge per birth? - ANSWER-$600- $800 per birth
What should you do both when speaking with instructors to find out about their program
and during training workshops? - ANSWER-Write your questions down before you
speak to your potential instructor
If you want to get experience by going along with an experienced doula and getting
hands-on experience, what should you do? - ANSWER-Mentoring is an excellent way to
get experience.
Why would you want to offer your services for free while training? - ANSWER-Some
doulas have their clients give them an extensive evaluation instead of money.
What are some benefits of taking breastfeeding, CPR certification or other child and
birth related courses? - ANSWER-Networking, meeting moms, hearing parents' fears
and questions, childbirth basics review, breastfeeding basics review, learning to keep
an open mind and seeing birth videos.
What are the general differences between private childbirth education classes and
hospital classes? - ANSWER-In most cases, you'll learn more comfort techniques in a
private class, while a hospital class may spend more time covering medication usage.
If you are planning to become a postpartum doula, ______________ must be part of
your training. - ANSWER-breastfeeding classes
