Maternal Mental Wellbeing Survey

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As a provider of services to expectant parents, our aim is to continually develop our understanding of the needs of our customers.

Maternal mental wellbeing is a subject that's close to our hearts. As parents ourselves, we understand that the journey of becoming pregnant and having a baby can have a huge impact on our physical and mental wellbeing.

By understanding more about your journey and the impact your pregnancy/ies have on you, we hope to ensure that our services remain in line with your needs and continue to provide a benefit.

Please take a couple of minutes to answer the questions in this survey as honestly as you can. Please only complete this survey if you are, or have been, pregnant.

Thank you so much for your time.

The Hey Baby 4D Team x

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1. How many private scans have you had during your pregnancy? *

10+

2. What motivated you to have a private scan (tick all that apply)? *

I was concerned about miscarrying

I had concerns about the health of my baby / to gain reassurance

To confirm the pregnancy

I couldn't wait for my NHS scan

To find out the sex of my baby

To facilitate an NIPT test

To obtain 4D images of my baby

To check on the growth and development of my baby

To enable grandparent's to meet the baby

To help my other children to understand what's happening

I wanted to bond with my baby

To 'make it feel real' and help me / the other parent adjust

To enable the other parent to bond with the baby

Other:

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3. What benefits did having a private scan provide to you? *

Reassurance

Enabled me / other family members to bond with my baby

Referral to NHS hospital

Helped with mental health concerns

Finding out the sex before 20 weeks

Obtained an NIPT test

Able to see what baby looks like

Siblings were able to prepare for a baby coming into the household

Other:

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4. What have been your biggest pregnancy challenges (select all that apply)? *

Insomnia / unable to sleep

Weight gain / bodily changes

Anxiety about my baby

Miscarriage concerns

Concerns about prematurity / birth defects

Anxiety about labour

Mental health

Physical pain

General anxiety

Issues in the workplace

I haven't had any major challenges

Other:

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5. How have you been coping with the physical and emotional changes that come with being pregnant?
*

I'm not coping

I'm coping very well

6. Have you experienced any mental health challenges during your pregnancy? *

6a. If you answered 'yes' above, have you been able to ask for or access help?

Yes, I've asked for and received help

I've asked for help but haven't received it

I'm worried about asking

I'm unsure how or who to ask for help

Other:

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7. What are your biggest concerns about becoming a parent (select all that apply)? *

Finances

The relationship with the other parent

Being responsible for another life

Breastfeeding

Weight loss / bodily changes

Lack of support from others

Coping with less sleep

Losing who I am / my sense of self

Other:

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8. Have you considered the impact that becoming a parent will have on your relationship with your partner or other carers?
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Yes, we have discussed it at length and we know what to do if we have difficulties

We have a good relationship and I'm confident we will be fine

I haven't really considered it

I am concerned about the impact becoming parents will have on my relationship(s)

I am the sole parent

Other:

9. Have you developed a plan for taking care of yourself whilst caring for your newborn?
*

Yes

Other:

10. Have you and your partner / any other carers discussed your expectations and standards around parenting styles? *

Yes

Other:

11. In your opinion, do existing services adequately support the mental wellbeing of expectant parents during their transition into parenthood? *

Not at all

Absolutely

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