Question: Was your baby's birth preterm, early, or full term?
<a href="https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-health/understanding-pregnancy-week.aspx">What to Expect</a> as helpful information about pregnancy terms and timing.

Pregnancy Term

Question: The delivery was by… vaginal birth or C-section?

Delivery Method

Question: During the pregnancy, did any of these (complications) occur?
There are 10 answer options, including bleeding, abnormal ultrasounds, high blood pressure, and gestational diabetes.
Complications during pregnancy are common. A report by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association suggested that about 20% of pregnancies had some complication (see the report here). For this question, we ask about a variety of concerns including bleeding, abnormal ultrasounds, high blood pressure, and gestational diabetes.
The chart shows how many parents report at least one complication.

Pregnancy Complications

Question: How would you rate your overall happiness level during the pregnancy?

Happiness During the Pregnancy

Question: How would you rate your overall stress level during the pregnancy?

Stress Levels During the Pregnancy

Question: In the first month after birth, did your child experience any of the following?
There are 7 answer options, including difficulties feeding, infections, and hospitalizations.
The chart shows how many parents on Sleuth report at least one challenge.

First Month Challenges

Question: In the first month after birth, did your child experience any of the following?
Answers are labeled “Yes - feeding problems” when parents select “Gagging, choking, or vomiting often”, “Difficulty sucking,” or “Other feeding problems.”

First Month Feeding Challenges

Question: In general, how much pain did breastfeeding cause during the first month, if you tried it?
For about 1 in 4 moms, breastfeeding causes no pain from the beginning, but others find it extremely painful. You can learn more in this interesting article: “Why Aren't Moms Warned About How Painful Early Breastfeeding Can Be?” The current medical views on breastfeeding are here: Patient education: Common breastfeeding problems (Beyond the Basics). We encourage parents to use their own judgment when deciding whether to breastfeed, but there are local and remote lactation consultants available for moms who do want help. Boober is a new website with resources.

Breastfeeding Discomfort

Question: How would you rate your overall happiness level in the first month after the birth?
For more in-depth questions, please see our survey, “Your Emotions with a New Baby.”

Happiness in the First Month

Question: How would you rate your overall stress level in the first month after the birth?
For more in-depth questions, please see our survey, “Your Emotions with a New Baby.”

Pregnancy and Birth Events

Pregnancy and Birth Events