Doula Certification Comfort Measures and Pain Management 2

Question 1

What is the recommended water temperature for a laboring person using hydrotherapy?

Accepted Answer

98–100°F (37–38°C)

Answer

Water temperature of 98–100°F (37–38°C) is considered safe for laboring people, providing comfort without raising core body temperature dangerously.

Question 2

Which massage technique involves slow, gliding strokes along the length of the back?

Accepted Answer

Effleurage

Answer

Effleurage consists of slow, gliding strokes that promote relaxation and pain relief and is one of the most commonly used massage techniques during labor.

Question 3

A birth ball (exercise ball) is most commonly used during labor to:

Accepted Answer

Support upright positioning and promote pelvic movement

Answer

Birth balls support upright positions and allow the laboring person to rock and sway, promoting optimal fetal positioning and pain relief.

Question 4

When applying heat therapy during labor, which of the following should a doula avoid?

Accepted Answer

Placing a heating pad directly on bare skin for extended periods

Answer

Direct prolonged contact between a heating pad and bare skin can cause burns; always use a barrier and limit application time to prevent tissue damage.

Question 5

Acupressure point SP6 (Spleen 6), sometimes used to stimulate labor and reduce pain, is located:

Accepted Answer

Three finger-widths above the inner ankle bone

Answer

SP6 is located three finger-widths above the medial malleolus (inner ankle bone) and is believed to stimulate uterine contractions and reduce labor pain.

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Doula Certification Comfort Measures and Pain Management 2