Doula Certification Postpartum Care and Newborn Care

Question 1

What is the 'fourth trimester'?

Accepted Answer

The first three months after birth during which mother and baby adjust

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The first three months of pregnancy

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The final month of pregnancy

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The second year of parenthood

Question 2

What are the normal stages of lochia after birth?

Accepted Answer

Lochia rubra (red), serosa (pink/brown), alba (white/yellow)

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Only bright red discharge for 6 weeks

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No discharge if breastfeeding

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Lochia does not begin until 2 weeks postpartum

Question 3

What are the baby blues?

Accepted Answer

Mild mood fluctuations in the first 1-2 weeks postpartum

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A serious mental health condition requiring immediate treatment

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Clinical depression lasting more than 2 weeks

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A newborn skin condition

Question 4

What is postpartum depression (PPD)?

Accepted Answer

A clinical mood disorder persisting beyond 2 weeks postpartum

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Sadness only on the day of birth

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The same condition as baby blues

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A condition that only affects mothers who had cesarean births

Question 5

What is the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)?

Accepted Answer

A validated screening questionnaire for postpartum depression

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A breastfeeding assessment tool

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A newborn weight tracking chart

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A cervical dilation measurement tool

Question 6

What is swaddling?

Accepted Answer

Wrapping a newborn snugly in a blanket to promote calm and sleep

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A breastfeeding position

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A newborn bathing technique

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A diapering method