DOULA ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A
PLUS
◉ Birth plan
Answer: Document outlining labor and delivery preferences
◉ Labor
Answer: Process of uterine contractions leading to birth
◉ Contraction
Answer: Rhythmic tightening of uterus
◉ Cervix
Answer: Lower part of uterus that opens during labor
◉ Dilation
Answer: Opening of the cervix measured in centimeters
◉ Effacement
, Answer: Thinning and shortening of cervix
◉ Station
Answer: Baby's position relative to pelvic bones
◉ Engagement
Answer: Baby's head enters pelvis
◉ Crowning
Answer: Baby's head becomes visible at vaginal opening
◉ Transition
Answer: Final, intense stage before pushing
◉ Active labor
Answer: stage with rapid cervical dilation
◉ Latent labor
Answer: Early stage with mild contractions
◉ Braxton hicks
Answer: Irregular practice contractions
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A
PLUS
◉ Birth plan
Answer: Document outlining labor and delivery preferences
◉ Labor
Answer: Process of uterine contractions leading to birth
◉ Contraction
Answer: Rhythmic tightening of uterus
◉ Cervix
Answer: Lower part of uterus that opens during labor
◉ Dilation
Answer: Opening of the cervix measured in centimeters
◉ Effacement
, Answer: Thinning and shortening of cervix
◉ Station
Answer: Baby's position relative to pelvic bones
◉ Engagement
Answer: Baby's head enters pelvis
◉ Crowning
Answer: Baby's head becomes visible at vaginal opening
◉ Transition
Answer: Final, intense stage before pushing
◉ Active labor
Answer: stage with rapid cervical dilation
◉ Latent labor
Answer: Early stage with mild contractions
◉ Braxton hicks
Answer: Irregular practice contractions