Doula Certification Postpartum Care and Newborn Care 3

Question 1

What is the Moro reflex in newborns?

Accepted Answer

The startle reflex where the baby extends arms symmetrically

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The rooting reflex

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The sucking reflex

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The grasping reflex

Question 2

What is newborn jaundice?

Accepted Answer

Yellowing of skin and eyes caused by elevated bilirubin levels

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A newborn skin infection

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A newborn allergic reaction

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A sign of vitamin K deficiency

Question 3

What are the fontanelles on a newborn's skull?

Accepted Answer

Soft spots where skull bones have not yet fused

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The newborn's fingernails

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The umbilical cord stump

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The newborn's ear canal

Question 4

How should an umbilical cord stump be cared for?

Accepted Answer

Keep it clean and dry, exposed to air

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Apply lotion and bandage it daily

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Submerge it in water at each bath

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Apply antibiotic ointment daily

Question 5

What is a postpartum doula NOT trained to do?

Accepted Answer

Provide medical diagnoses or treatments

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Teach infant feeding techniques

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Offer emotional support to new parents

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Share evidence-based newborn care information

Question 6

What does supervised tummy time accomplish for newborns?

Accepted Answer

Strengthens neck, shoulder, and core muscles and prevents flat head syndrome

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Aids digestion only

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Replaces back sleeping recommendations

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Is a safe sleep position