How likely are you to have a natural, unmedicated childbirth? Believe it or not: This quiz, which was developed by a registered nurse (RN) and doula, covers the main actions and choices that can help predict your likelihood of going natural.

Of course, this quiz is just for fun! Your results are not a medical diagnosis or prescription of any sort. And if you have any questions, you should consult your healthcare provider.

Ready to find out where you stand?

1. Where do you plan to deliver?

2. Have you had a baby before?

3. Do you plan to—or have you already—hired a doula?

4. Have you taken—or do you plan to take—a childbirth education course?

5. If you've taken—or are currently enrolled in—a birth class, what kind of class is it?

6. Who will be your healthcare provider during your pregnancy and birth?

7. What happens if you go past your due date?

8. What will you do when labor starts?

9. What tools does your birthplace have to offer?

10. How are you feeling about your ability to have a natural childbirth?

11. What is your healthcare provider’s cesarean section rate?

12. Have you written—or will you write—a birth plan?

13. How does your partner and/or other support people feel about your wishes for a low-intervention birth?

14. How do you feel about the size of your baby?


 

How Likely Are You To Have An Unmedicated Childbirth?

Want a little sneak peek at what this fun quiz might reveal? Check out some of the answers below:

You are very likely to have an unmedicated childbirth!

Way to go, mama! It appears that you have done your homework, you have made some excellent choices, and you have taken charge of your childbirth. Stay true to your goal and rock your delivery! You’ve totally got this.

The odds are still with you, but…

Based on this very informal quiz, your odds of having an unmedicated childbirth are right in line with the national average. What does that look like? About 84 percent of American women get pain meds during labor and about 33 percent of American pregnancies end in c-section.

Of course, your situation may be different. But if you’d like to go the natural route, there are probably some decisions and actions you can take to increase your odds. It’s time to study up a little bit, mama!

You’re beating the odds, but not by much…

Your odds of avoiding a highly medicalized birth are slightly above the national average. When it comes down to it, 84 percent of American women receive pain meds during labor and another 33 percent of American pregnancies end in c-section.

If you truly want to go natural and unmedicated, there may be some decisions and actions you can take to increase your odds. Time to read up on all things natural childbirth, mama!

You’re headed in the right direction, but could you do more to increase your odds?

Based on our little quiz here, your odds of having an unmedicated childbirth are much greater than the average mama in the USA. Wahoo! Good for you, mama!

Did you know that 84 percent of American women get pain meds during labor and 33 percent of American pregnancies end in c-section. You’re totally on the right track, but if you’re committed to going natural, there may still be some actions you can take to increase your odds. Read up, mama! You can never be too prepared, right?!

Well done! You are very likely to have an unmedicated childbirth.

Way to go, mama! It appears that you have done all of your homework, you have made some excellent choices, and you have taken complete charge of your childbirth. Keep doing what you’re doing and rock your delivery!

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