Doula Certification Questions and
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What is the primary role of a doula during childbirth?
A) To make medical decisions for the birthing person
B) To administer medication during labor
C) To provide emotional, physical, and informational ...
Doula Certification Questions and
Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025 |
Already Passed
What is the primary role of a doula during childbirth?
A) To make medical decisions for the birthing person
B) To administer medication during labor
✔✔C) To provide emotional, physical, and informational support during labor and birth
D) To replace the role of a midwife or doctor
Which of the following is NOT typically a responsibility of a certified doula?
✔✔A) Diagnosing medical conditions
B) Offering comfort measures like massage or breathing techniques
C) Providing information about the stages of labor
D) Supporting the birthing person’s emotional well-being
What is one of the main benefits of having a doula during labor?
A) Faster medical interventions
B) Reduced cost of hospital bills
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,✔✔C) Decreased likelihood of needing pain medication or other interventions
D) Shorter labor by several hours in all cases
How does a postpartum doula support a new family after birth?
✔✔A) By offering emotional support, helping with infant care, and assisting with household
tasks
B) By administering vaccinations to the newborn
C) By providing medical care for the birthing person
D) By moving in with the family for the first six months
What is the difference between a birth doula and a postpartum doula?
A) A birth doula only works with medical professionals
B) A postpartum doula provides medical care
✔✔C) A birth doula supports during labor and delivery, while a postpartum doula helps after the
baby is born
D) A birth doula assists with breastfeeding only, while a postpartum doula helps with emotional
needs
Which of the following is a key communication skill for a doula?
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,✔✔A) Active listening
B) Giving medical advice
C) Speaking on behalf of the client to healthcare providers
D) Limiting communication to non-verbal cues
What type of certification is typically required for doulas?
A) A medical license
✔✔B) Certification from a recognized doula organization, such as DONA International or
CAPPA
C) A high school diploma
D) A nursing degree
How can a doula help during the decision-making process in labor?
A) By telling the birthing person which decisions to make
B) By making decisions for the medical team
✔✔C) By providing information and helping the birthing person understand their options
D) By discouraging the use of medical interventions
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, What is one of the documented outcomes of continuous doula support during labor?
A) Increased use of epidurals
B) More emergency C-sections
✔✔C) Shorter labors and lower rates of C-sections
D) Longer hospital stays for the mother
Which of the following comfort techniques is commonly used by doulas during labor?
A) Administering epidurals
✔✔B) Suggesting position changes and using massage
C) Performing medical procedures
D) Diagnosing labor progression
What type of support does a doula provide during pregnancy?
✔✔A) Emotional support and education on the birth process
B) Direct medical care and check-ups
C) Hospital tours and insurance consultations
D) Administering prenatal vitamins
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