Doula Certification Exam
Questions and Answers 100%
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What percent of new mothers experience some sort of "baby blues"?—ANSWER-70-80%
Marshmallow Root—ANSWER-soothing moisturizer, healing for external wounds and dry
cracked skin (simmer for 20 minutes and strain)
Calendula—ANSWER-From the marigold plant; good for itching, swelling & acne. Healing,
soothing, anti-inflammatory
Comfrey—ANSWER-Has many beneficial and soothing qualities; contains allantoin. Healing,
moisturizing and emollient. Topical abrasions and repairing skin close to normal.
Witch Hazel—ANSWER-Extracted from the bark of the hamanelis shrub; can be a soothing
agent or, in higher concentrations, an astringent.
Slippery Elm—ANSWER-Yoni Steam. Soothing for perineum and provides slippery healing
balm.
Doula's Role Postpartum—ANSWER-Processing major birth events, navigating hormonal and
bodily changes, and shifting mentality to postpartum. Postpartum preference plan.
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
What percent of new mothers experience some sort of "baby blues"?—ANSWER-70-80%
Marshmallow Root—ANSWER-soothing moisturizer, healing for external wounds and dry
cracked skin (simmer for 20 minutes and strain)
Calendula—ANSWER-From the marigold plant; good for itching, swelling & acne. Healing,
soothing, anti-inflammatory
Comfrey—ANSWER-Has many beneficial and soothing qualities; contains allantoin. Healing,
moisturizing and emollient. Topical abrasions and repairing skin close to normal.
Witch Hazel—ANSWER-Extracted from the bark of the hamanelis shrub; can be a soothing
agent or, in higher concentrations, an astringent.
Slippery Elm—ANSWER-Yoni Steam. Soothing for perineum and provides slippery healing
balm.
Doula's Role Postpartum—ANSWER-Processing major birth events, navigating hormonal and
bodily changes, and shifting mentality to postpartum. Postpartum preference plan.
