Doula Certification Evidence-Based Practices and Research 2

Question 1

What does the acronym ACOG stand for?

Accepted Answer

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Answer

ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) is the leading professional organization that publishes clinical practice guidelines for OB-GYN care in the US.

Question 2

What is physiologic birth?

Accepted Answer

Birth that unfolds with minimal intervention, allowing natural labor processes to occur

Answer

Physiologic birth describes labor and delivery that progresses naturally with minimal medical intervention, allowing the body's innate processes to guide birth.

Question 3

What is a systematic review in healthcare research?

Accepted Answer

A rigorous synthesis of multiple studies on a specific clinical question

Answer

A systematic review rigorously identifies, appraises, and synthesizes all available research on a specific question using explicit, reproducible methods.

Question 4

What is Group B Streptococcus (GBS) screening in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A test for bacteria in the vagina/rectum that can be transmitted to the baby during birth

Answer

GBS screening at 35-37 weeks identifies whether Group B Strep bacteria are present; positive mothers receive IV antibiotics in labor to protect the newborn.

Question 5

What is an episiotomy?

Accepted Answer

A surgical incision made in the perineum to widen the vaginal opening during birth

Answer

An episiotomy is a surgical cut made in the perineum during the pushing stage; current evidence supports selective rather than routine use.

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Doula Certification Evidence-Based Practices and Research 2