DOULA CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ In modern terminology a doula refers to one who labors with a
woman and serves her during childbirth and the postpartum period.
Answer:
◉ A doula is a non-medical mother-labor assistant and is trained in
both physical and emotional comfort measures. Improved birth
outcomes along with shortened dura- tion are associated with doula
supported birth.
Answer:
◉ The overarching objective of a doula is to safeguard the mother,
protect her space, ensure a feeling of safety and inspire confidence
in her own ability before, during, and after delivery.
Answer:
◉ A doula is a pregnancy, birth and postpartum companion.
Answer:
,◉ A doula is educated in understanding and recognizing both the
emotional and physical needs a woman has and works to meet those
needs .
Answer:
◉ Being a doula is an effective ministry tool because it allows you
the ability to speak
into their lives,support and encourage them, invite Jesus into the
very room in which the labor, meet them in their most intimate
moment and to love and intercede for each woman.
Answer:
◉ A doula is a: Female Servant, Enslaved One, Nurturer, Protector,
Educator, Companion, Advocate, Safe Place, Comforter, Encourager
Answer:
◉ What are some of the ways a doula can help women?
Answer: A doula does, but is not limited to, the following: Birth
Education, Birth Planning and Preparation, Home Visits, Massage:
Prenatal, Postpartum and Newborn, Optimal Fetal Position, Support
and Comfort During Labor, Photography, Birth Story, Debriefing, and
Belly Binding.
◉ A doula can guarantee: To be honest with the mother during all
aspects of pregnancy, labor and birth. To provide a feeling of safety
, and assurance when all is normal. To explain clearly the situation as
it occurs. To be an advocate and help each woman maintain her
voice. To not be easily offended. To help each woman cope with the
physical pain.
Answer:
◉ Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.
Answer:
◉ The benefits of a doula are:
50% fewer cesarean sections
60% fewer requests for epidurals
40% reduction in the use of synthetic oxytocin for inductions or
augmentations 30% reduction in use of pain medication
25% reduction in labor length Increased rates of breastfeeding at 6
weeks postpartum.
Higher self-esteem and less depression at 6 weeks postpartum.
Answer:
◉ What is a doula not?
Answer: A doula is not a nurse nor a midwife.
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ In modern terminology a doula refers to one who labors with a
woman and serves her during childbirth and the postpartum period.
Answer:
◉ A doula is a non-medical mother-labor assistant and is trained in
both physical and emotional comfort measures. Improved birth
outcomes along with shortened dura- tion are associated with doula
supported birth.
Answer:
◉ The overarching objective of a doula is to safeguard the mother,
protect her space, ensure a feeling of safety and inspire confidence
in her own ability before, during, and after delivery.
Answer:
◉ A doula is a pregnancy, birth and postpartum companion.
Answer:
,◉ A doula is educated in understanding and recognizing both the
emotional and physical needs a woman has and works to meet those
needs .
Answer:
◉ Being a doula is an effective ministry tool because it allows you
the ability to speak
into their lives,support and encourage them, invite Jesus into the
very room in which the labor, meet them in their most intimate
moment and to love and intercede for each woman.
Answer:
◉ A doula is a: Female Servant, Enslaved One, Nurturer, Protector,
Educator, Companion, Advocate, Safe Place, Comforter, Encourager
Answer:
◉ What are some of the ways a doula can help women?
Answer: A doula does, but is not limited to, the following: Birth
Education, Birth Planning and Preparation, Home Visits, Massage:
Prenatal, Postpartum and Newborn, Optimal Fetal Position, Support
and Comfort During Labor, Photography, Birth Story, Debriefing, and
Belly Binding.
◉ A doula can guarantee: To be honest with the mother during all
aspects of pregnancy, labor and birth. To provide a feeling of safety
, and assurance when all is normal. To explain clearly the situation as
it occurs. To be an advocate and help each woman maintain her
voice. To not be easily offended. To help each woman cope with the
physical pain.
Answer:
◉ Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.
Answer:
◉ The benefits of a doula are:
50% fewer cesarean sections
60% fewer requests for epidurals
40% reduction in the use of synthetic oxytocin for inductions or
augmentations 30% reduction in use of pain medication
25% reduction in labor length Increased rates of breastfeeding at 6
weeks postpartum.
Higher self-esteem and less depression at 6 weeks postpartum.
Answer:
◉ What is a doula not?
Answer: A doula is not a nurse nor a midwife.
