Doula Certification Exam
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
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.
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Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
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.
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
