DOULA CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
1. Which of the following is not a responsibility of the doula? - ANSWERa. Providing
emotional, spiritual, and physical support for the expectant mother and her partner
throughout the pregnancy.
b. To provide only information that is based on evidence.
c. To advise the mother and her partner what the doula believes is best for them.
d. Meet the mother's primary healthcare provider.
ANSWER: C
2. The technique of attention focusing: - ANSWERa. Always uses a visual object as
the focus of attention.
b. Diverts the mother's attention away from her labor pains by having her
concentrate on something else.
c. Is used by the mother's partner when timing contractions.
d. Is encouraged by the doula while helping the mother and her partner create the
personalized birth plan.
ANSWER: B
1. Approximately 80% of our waking hours are spent in some form of
communication. Which form accounts for half of that 80%? - ANSWERa. Writing
b. Reading
c. Listening
d. Speaking
ANSWER: C
2. What type of listening are we engaged in when we are attempting to scrutinize
what is being said? - ANSWERa. Informational
b. Critical
c. Selective
d. Appreciative
ANSWER: B
3. A listener can show that they have been paying attention to a speaker by: -
ANSWERa. Asking relevant questions
b. Summarizing what the speaker said
c. Reflecting on what the speaker said
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
ANSWER: D
4. The main point of negotiation is: - ANSWERa. To reach agreements without
causing barriers to communication
b. To get what you want
c. To explain why your cause is more urgent
d. To avoid a fight
, ANSWER: A
5. What is the biggest obstacle to developing and projecting confidence? -
ANSWERa. Fear of public speaking
b. Fear of failure
c. A soft speaking voice
d. Talking too fast
ANSWER: B
4. How can a doula help to create a safe environment for her/his pregnant client? -
ANSWERa. Dim the lights, play soft music of the woman's choosing.
b. Encourage the woman to bring familiar items and use her labor space in ways that
will enhance her feelings of security and comfort.
c. Neither a nor b
d. Both a and b
ANSWER: D
5. Which statement is incorrect? - ANSWERa. Parents should never put a rear-
facing infant or convertible seat in the front seat of the car, but always use the rear
seat.
b. The higher priced car seats are always the best ones to choose for your baby.
c. If you borrow a car seat, you should make sure that it is not more than 6 years old
and was never in a crash.
d. Parents should be sure to register their new car seat so that they can be notified
of any problems or recalls.
ANSWER: B
1. Which statement is correct? - ANSWERa. When a woman is pregnant, she should
rest as much as possible because she won't be able to when the baby is born.
b. Most women don't feel like eating much when they are pregnant because of the
nausea of "morning sickness."
c. A pregnant woman should only eat meat that is well done and should avoid
drinking unpasteurized milk or cheeses made from unpasteurized milk.
d. Pregnant women should not personally use tobacco but second-hand smoke
doesn't count as something that increases the risks for an unborn baby.
ANSWER: C
2. Which statement is correct? - ANSWERa. The doula should meet the client's care
provider on the day of the delivery.
b. The doula should call the hospital or the birth center ahead of the delivery and ask
if and when s/he and her/his client can visit and take a tour of her facility of choice.
c. Doctors and nurses are always welcoming towards the doulas because of the
important role s/he plays in the client's life.
d. All the above statements are correct.
ANSWER: B
3. Which statement is false? - ANSWERa. You should suggest that the mother and
her partner find out if their baby is a boy or girl so they will receive gender
appropriate gifts at the baby shower.
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
1. Which of the following is not a responsibility of the doula? - ANSWERa. Providing
emotional, spiritual, and physical support for the expectant mother and her partner
throughout the pregnancy.
b. To provide only information that is based on evidence.
c. To advise the mother and her partner what the doula believes is best for them.
d. Meet the mother's primary healthcare provider.
ANSWER: C
2. The technique of attention focusing: - ANSWERa. Always uses a visual object as
the focus of attention.
b. Diverts the mother's attention away from her labor pains by having her
concentrate on something else.
c. Is used by the mother's partner when timing contractions.
d. Is encouraged by the doula while helping the mother and her partner create the
personalized birth plan.
ANSWER: B
1. Approximately 80% of our waking hours are spent in some form of
communication. Which form accounts for half of that 80%? - ANSWERa. Writing
b. Reading
c. Listening
d. Speaking
ANSWER: C
2. What type of listening are we engaged in when we are attempting to scrutinize
what is being said? - ANSWERa. Informational
b. Critical
c. Selective
d. Appreciative
ANSWER: B
3. A listener can show that they have been paying attention to a speaker by: -
ANSWERa. Asking relevant questions
b. Summarizing what the speaker said
c. Reflecting on what the speaker said
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
ANSWER: D
4. The main point of negotiation is: - ANSWERa. To reach agreements without
causing barriers to communication
b. To get what you want
c. To explain why your cause is more urgent
d. To avoid a fight
, ANSWER: A
5. What is the biggest obstacle to developing and projecting confidence? -
ANSWERa. Fear of public speaking
b. Fear of failure
c. A soft speaking voice
d. Talking too fast
ANSWER: B
4. How can a doula help to create a safe environment for her/his pregnant client? -
ANSWERa. Dim the lights, play soft music of the woman's choosing.
b. Encourage the woman to bring familiar items and use her labor space in ways that
will enhance her feelings of security and comfort.
c. Neither a nor b
d. Both a and b
ANSWER: D
5. Which statement is incorrect? - ANSWERa. Parents should never put a rear-
facing infant or convertible seat in the front seat of the car, but always use the rear
seat.
b. The higher priced car seats are always the best ones to choose for your baby.
c. If you borrow a car seat, you should make sure that it is not more than 6 years old
and was never in a crash.
d. Parents should be sure to register their new car seat so that they can be notified
of any problems or recalls.
ANSWER: B
1. Which statement is correct? - ANSWERa. When a woman is pregnant, she should
rest as much as possible because she won't be able to when the baby is born.
b. Most women don't feel like eating much when they are pregnant because of the
nausea of "morning sickness."
c. A pregnant woman should only eat meat that is well done and should avoid
drinking unpasteurized milk or cheeses made from unpasteurized milk.
d. Pregnant women should not personally use tobacco but second-hand smoke
doesn't count as something that increases the risks for an unborn baby.
ANSWER: C
2. Which statement is correct? - ANSWERa. The doula should meet the client's care
provider on the day of the delivery.
b. The doula should call the hospital or the birth center ahead of the delivery and ask
if and when s/he and her/his client can visit and take a tour of her facility of choice.
c. Doctors and nurses are always welcoming towards the doulas because of the
important role s/he plays in the client's life.
d. All the above statements are correct.
ANSWER: B
3. Which statement is false? - ANSWERa. You should suggest that the mother and
her partner find out if their baby is a boy or girl so they will receive gender
appropriate gifts at the baby shower.
