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Early Motherhood Challenges

Poll of new mothers on preparedness, daily challenges, emotional wellbeing and support during the first months after birth.

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Becoming a Mother

  1. Thank you for sharing your experience of the first months with a new baby. Your answers will help shape better support for new mothers.

  2. Looking back, how prepared did you feel for the changes a new baby brought?

    Choose one:

    • Well prepared
    • Somewhat prepared
    • Not very prepared
    • Not at all prepared

  3. During the first three months after the birth, how often did you feel overwhelmed?

    Choose one:

    • Never
    • Rarely
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Almost always

Day-to-Day Life

  1. How challenging have you found each of the following?

    • Not getting enough sleep
    • Feeding your baby (breast, bottle or both)
    • Balancing your baby's needs with your own
    • Recovering physically after the birth

    For each row: choose one:

    • 1 - Not at all challenging
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • 5 - Extremely challenging
    • Does not apply

Emotional Wellbeing

  1. Since your baby was born, have you had a low or sad mood that lasted most days for two weeks or more?

    Choose one:

    • Yes
    • No
    • Not sure

  2. This poll cannot assess your health. If you are struggling with your mood, please talk to your doctor, midwife or health visitor; help is available.

  3. If you are comfortable doing so, tell us a little more about how you have been feeling. (optional)

    Condition: Shown to those who answered Yes or Not sure

    Open answer

Your Support Network

  1. Who has given you the most support since the birth?

    Choose any that apply:

    • My partner
    • Family members
    • Friends
    • Health professionals
    • Other parents or support groups
    • No one

  2. Is there anything you would like to say about the support you received from them? (optional)

    Condition: Shown when at least one source of support was chosen

    Open answer

Final Thoughts

  1. What would have made the early months of motherhood easier for you?

    Open answer