MODULE 1 - INTRODUCTION TO THE
DOULA PROGRAM-TRUE OR FALSE!
(t/f) a doula is not a licensed medical profession, but it does require an understanding of
the biological and medical processes involved in labor and obstetrics - ANSWER-true
(t/f) a big part of a doula's job is helping to remove anxiety by explaining obstetrical
interventions to a woman and her partner - ANSWER-true
(t/f) fear during childbirth is intensified when doctors and nurses take medical actions
without explaining them fully to the woman - ANSWER-true
(t/f) historically, women have been attended and supported by other women during labor
and birth - ANSWER-true
(t/f) the madriella doula code of ethics requires a doula to refund any money paid by the
mother if a birth is an unplanned c-section - ANSWER-false
(t/f) the madriella doula code of ethics states that the doula will assist the mother with
writing a birth plan prior to labor and communicating these desires to the mother's family
and medical care providers - ANSWER-true
(t/f) the madriella doula code of ethics states that our doulas will act in an appropriate
and respectful manner - ANSWER-true
(t/f) the madriella doula code of ethics requires the doula to make decisions for the
mother in those instances where she lacks the information to make the right decision for
herself or her baby - ANSWER-false
(t/f) under the madriella code of ethics, it is appropriate for a doula to draw on their
knowledge to offer medical advice to the mother when called for - ANSWER-false
(t/f) modern obstetric care frequently subjects women to institutional routines, which
may have adverse effects on the progress of labor - ANSWER-true
(t/f) according to the madriella doula standards of practice, if the mother asks the doula
a question she does not know the answer to, the doula is obligated to help the mother
find the answer - ANSWER-true
(t/f) the madriella doula program teaches that our doulas are to offer support in 5 areas,
called the "5 facets of support." these 5 areas are: emotional support, physical support,
informational support, partner reinforcement, and self advocacy - ANSWER-true
DOULA PROGRAM-TRUE OR FALSE!
(t/f) a doula is not a licensed medical profession, but it does require an understanding of
the biological and medical processes involved in labor and obstetrics - ANSWER-true
(t/f) a big part of a doula's job is helping to remove anxiety by explaining obstetrical
interventions to a woman and her partner - ANSWER-true
(t/f) fear during childbirth is intensified when doctors and nurses take medical actions
without explaining them fully to the woman - ANSWER-true
(t/f) historically, women have been attended and supported by other women during labor
and birth - ANSWER-true
(t/f) the madriella doula code of ethics requires a doula to refund any money paid by the
mother if a birth is an unplanned c-section - ANSWER-false
(t/f) the madriella doula code of ethics states that the doula will assist the mother with
writing a birth plan prior to labor and communicating these desires to the mother's family
and medical care providers - ANSWER-true
(t/f) the madriella doula code of ethics states that our doulas will act in an appropriate
and respectful manner - ANSWER-true
(t/f) the madriella doula code of ethics requires the doula to make decisions for the
mother in those instances where she lacks the information to make the right decision for
herself or her baby - ANSWER-false
(t/f) under the madriella code of ethics, it is appropriate for a doula to draw on their
knowledge to offer medical advice to the mother when called for - ANSWER-false
(t/f) modern obstetric care frequently subjects women to institutional routines, which
may have adverse effects on the progress of labor - ANSWER-true
(t/f) according to the madriella doula standards of practice, if the mother asks the doula
a question she does not know the answer to, the doula is obligated to help the mother
find the answer - ANSWER-true
(t/f) the madriella doula program teaches that our doulas are to offer support in 5 areas,
called the "5 facets of support." these 5 areas are: emotional support, physical support,
informational support, partner reinforcement, and self advocacy - ANSWER-true
