Are you Cesarean- Ready?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How many prenatal classes or online courses have you taken since the beginning of your pregnancy?

  • A.
    3 or more
  • B.
    1-2
  • C.
    I'm not taking any classes since I'm having a cesarean birth.
• 2.
  How many days a week do you take time for activities like yoga, meditation, stretching and exercise?

  • A.
    4 or more 
  • B.
    2-3
  • C.
    0-1
• 3.
  How're you feeling emotionally?

  • A.
    Amazing- I’ve got this! 
  • B.
    I'm a little anxious about how everything is going to work out
  • C.
    I'm completely overwhelmed by all the unknowns of my birth
• 4.
  How much support do you have when the baby comes?

  • A.
    I'm so lucky!  I have a village of friends and family close by to help. 
  • B.
    I have a few friends/family members around, but not sure how they can help.
  • C.
    I don’t have any family close by and I am not sure if my friends will be available to help if needed.
• 5.
  What's your biggest fear or struggle about your upcoming cesarean birth?

  • A.
    I think I have this pretty well covered, but it would be nice to have someone to bolster my confidence and ask questions to if needed. 
  • B.
    Trying to make the best decisions for myself and my baby when it comes to my birth, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, etc.
  • C.
    Feeling out of control. I have no idea where to begin or what to do next when it comes to preparing for birth.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Mildly Cesarean-Ready

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  Congratulations on expecting, Beautiful!Even though you're excited to have this baby, you're not quite prepared to have a cesarean.Depending on how far you are along in your pregnancy being unprepared is completely normal. However, if you're in the second trimester and beyond, you have some planning ahead of you. Preparing for a cesarean birth can feel stressful and scary, but it's super- important when it comes to having an empowered birth!The last thing you want is to have an anxiety-inducing list of unknowns in the last few weeks of your pregnancy. Did you know that more stress and anxiety during pregnancy magnifies your chances of having postpartum depression by 15-20 percent?Take a breath.You may feel as though you're a helpless bystander when it comes to your booked cesarean, but that's just not true!You can make your birth a memory that you'll love to remember forever.You're on the right track, but you still have plenty to do before you strut down the hall to the delivery room.Not sure where to begin, what to do next, or when you'll have the time to think about it?Join our free 3-Day Cesarean Prep Challenge!Here's what we'll cover:Day 1. Packing your Bag for the HospitalDay 2. Creating your Cesarean Birth Plan Day 3. Start planning for your Postpartum RecoveryThe challenge is delivered in three daily emails. Enjoy a quick video message tutorial and some downloadable PDF's to help you along. Do it at your own pace, right from your laptop!It's all organized by a birth nurse, doula, Lamaze childbirth educator and mom of four who's had 2 cesareans!About Joanne from Mamasoup
• 2.
  Moderately Cesarean-Ready

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  Well done!You're Moderately Cesarean-Ready and have done a great job with your birth preparations so far.You deserve a break for all your hard work. Schedule a pedicure, or prenatal massage or just “you” time!Make it a priority for this week to do something special for yourself and love up on that baby bump!Even though you've made some progress, there are still things that need to be done before you can really kick up your feet without wondering what else you need to know.Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or having a hard time trying to figure out what to do next?Join our free 3-Day Cesarean Prep Challenge!Here's what we'll cover:Day 1. Packing your Bag for the HospitalDay 2. Creating your Cesarean Birth Plan Day 3. How to Plan for your Postpartum RecoveryThe challenge is delivered in three daily emails. Enjoy a quick video message tutorial and some downloadable PDF's to help you along. Do it at your own pace, right from your laptop!It's all organized by a birth nurse, doula, Lamaze childbirth educator and mom of four who's had 2 cesareans!About Joanne from Mamasoup
• 3.
  Mostly Cesarean-Ready

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  Congrats!You've got your shizz together and you should feel proud that you committed to make your birth education and planning a priority.Taking the necessary steps to care for yourself mentally and physically not only benefits you before, during, and after your c-section, but it's also amazing for your growing baby!With everything that you've accomplished so far, you should be able to put your feet up at the end of the day and hug your beautiful baby bump. You should feel confident knowing that when your birth day rolls around, you're ready to greet your newborn with open arms.You might still feel like there's a few unknowns about your cesarean, but that's ok!Wanna make sure you've covered all the bases for your birth? Join our free 3-Day Cesarean Prep Challenge now!Here's what we'll cover:Day 1. Packing your Bag for the HospitalDay 2. Creating your Cesarean Birth Plan Day 3. How to Plan for your Postpartum RecoveryThe challenge is delivered in three daily emails. Enjoy a quick video message tutorial and some downloadable PDF's to help you along. Do it at your own pace, right from your laptop!It's all organized by a birth nurse, doula, Lamaze childbirth educator and mom of four who's had 2 cesareans!About Joanne from Mamasoup