Doula Certification Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Primiparous - CORRECT ANSWER first baby
Multiparous - CORRECT ANSWER second or more baby
"Pregnancy does not cure __________." - CORRECT ANSWER Infertility
"There's no such thing as a wasted _______. Every _____ you have is preparing you for
pregnancy." - CORRECT ANSWER Contraction
During the first trimester, you may see the which three symptoms? - CORRECT
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. - CORRECT ANSWER Cheese cubes
Describe the second trimester. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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
- Dehydrated papaya (papaya enzymes helps)
Cartlidge becomes soft; this is why some women "waddle;" this is cartilage in our knees. This
is why the pregnant person should not do intensive exercise.
Pounds to gain during 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester - CORRECT ANSWER 1st trimester
= 5 pounds
2nd trimester = 1 pound per week
3rd trimester = 1 pound per week
Total amount of weight to gain during a pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER 25-35lb
weight gain recommendation over entire course of pregnancy
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Primiparous - CORRECT ANSWER first baby
Multiparous - CORRECT ANSWER second or more baby
"Pregnancy does not cure __________." - CORRECT ANSWER Infertility
"There's no such thing as a wasted _______. Every _____ you have is preparing you for
pregnancy." - CORRECT ANSWER Contraction
During the first trimester, you may see the which three symptoms? - CORRECT
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. - CORRECT ANSWER Cheese cubes
Describe the second trimester. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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
- Dehydrated papaya (papaya enzymes helps)
Cartlidge becomes soft; this is why some women "waddle;" this is cartilage in our knees. This
is why the pregnant person should not do intensive exercise.
Pounds to gain during 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester - CORRECT ANSWER 1st trimester
= 5 pounds
2nd trimester = 1 pound per week
3rd trimester = 1 pound per week
Total amount of weight to gain during a pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER 25-35lb
weight gain recommendation over entire course of pregnancy
