DOULA CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Primiparous - Answer - first baby Multiparous - Answer - second or more baby "Pregnancy does not cure __________." - Answer - Infertility "There's no such thing as a wasted _______. Every _____ you have is preparing you for pregnancy." - Answer - Contraction During the first trimester, you may see the which three symptoms? - Answer - Nausea Vomiting Fatigue ^ These usually go away at the end of the first trimester, but not always.... ____________ are good for nausea because they have protein. Don't suggest that clients take crackers; glucose/insulin/nausea are connected. - Answer - Cheese cubes Describe the second trimester. - Answer - Less tired; fatigue is better than it was during first trimester First stage of lactation occurs; breasts enlarge (nipple areola gets darker throughout pregnancy; nipples get darker throughout pregnancy, so that the baby can see nipples. Babies do not see color, but they do see contrast.) May have backaches during this trimester, but overall, is a happy trimester Describe the third trimester. - Answer - Test for glucose intolerance ("glucose challenge test) A.) Fasting test, B.) 1 hour test, C.) 2-hour test, D.) 3-hour test If you do not pass 2 or 3 hour test, it's an issue Shortness of breath; this is because babies are starting to grow up. Increased blood volume (your body is anticipating that you will lose blood; so it's making more blood). Your skin will look puffier, and you will experience swelling. - Anyone who is mildly anemic should eat an iron-rich diet (egg yolks, spinach, dark green leafy vegetables, and organs. And you NEED to have a Vitamin C) - Fast onset swelling or extreme facial swelling is not normal. However, waking up not swelled and swelling throughout the day is normal. Heartburn - Dehydr