A woman admitted in labor asks if she can have a doula present with her. The nurse understands that a doula is which of the following?
A.
A massage therapist with a specialty in labor massage
B.
A trained labor coach standing in for the woman's partner
C.
A woman who is experienced in labor and provides support to the woman
D.
Someone who is trained and licensed to deliver babies in the hospital
ANS: C
A doula is a woman who is experienced in childbirth and who provides physical and emotional support to the mother during labor, birth, and the postpartum period. A doula is not a massage therapist, nor a trained labor coach, and a doula is not licensed to deliver babies.
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