100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
Postpartum Doula Training Exam Questions And Correct Answers 2024/25 $9.49   Add to cart

Exam (elaborations)

Postpartum Doula Training Exam Questions And Correct Answers 2024/25

 6 views  0 purchase
  • Course
  • Doula
  • Institution
  • Doula

Afterpains - Correct Answer Cramping pain after childbirth caused by alternating relaxation and contraction of uterine muscles. Typically disappear after 1 week. Lochia - Correct Answer The postpartum vaginal discharge that typically continues for 6-8 weeks after childbirth. Slow down ...

[Show more]

Preview 2 out of 11  pages

  • October 21, 2024
  • 11
  • 2024/2025
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Questions & answers
  • Doula
  • Doula
avatar-seller
Victoria108
Postpartum Doula Training Exam Questions And Correct
Answers 2024/25

Afterpains - Correct Answer Cramping pain after childbirth caused by alternating relaxation and
contraction of uterine muscles.



Typically disappear after 1 week.



Lochia - Correct Answer The postpartum vaginal discharge that typically continues for 6-8 weeks after
childbirth.



Slow down and rest if flow increases.



Perineal care - Correct Answer - Apply ice to reduce swelling

- Kegel exercises to increase circulation and reduce swelling

- Pour warm water front to back after urinating (use squirt bottle)

- Take a sitz bath for 10-20 minutes, with a lie down for 15 minutes after to reduce swelling. Use warm or
cold water

- Use a donut pillow for sitting

- Sit on a firm surface if stitches are painful



Postpartum fitness - Correct Answer Increase gradually — along comes increased energy, joint stability,
motivation and endurance.



Pelvic floor strengthening — Kegel exercises:

Sustained contractions: hold for 10 seconds, 10 reps with 5 seconds in between

Pulsed contractions: do 15 pulses rhythmically



Pelvic tilts:

, Bridge pose, cats/cow, and standing



Transverse abdominal contraction



Head lifts (modified crunch)



Bridge pose



Squats



Diastasis Recti Abdominis - Correct Answer Separation of the longitudinal muscles of the abdomen
(rectus abdominis) during pregnancy.



Normal gap (from bottom of ribs to pelvis) is ~1 finger's width. More than that needs attention before
doing moderate to strenuous exercise.



Thyroid problems - Correct Answer Develops 3-8 months after giving birth.



Thyroid becomes inflames and overactive (hyperthyroidism), or becomes under active (hypothyroidism).



Hyperthyroidism - Correct Answer Symptoms include feeling overheated, muscle weakness, shakiness,
anxiety, rapid heart rate, inability to concentrate and weight loss.



Hypothyroidism - Correct Answer Symptoms include tiredness, constipation, memory loss, intolerance
of cold, muscle cramps, weakness, weight gain and inadequate breast milk production.



Anemia - Correct Answer The number of red blood cells is lower than normal.



Symptoms include weakness, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, and overwhelming fatigue.

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Victoria108. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for $9.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

82871 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now

Start selling
$9.49
  • (0)
  Add to cart