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Fathers’ Postpartum Experience Survey
Thank you for sharing your experience. This confidential survey explores how fathers experience the postpartum period, support their partners, and adjust to caring for a new baby.
Have you supported a spouse or partner during the postpartum period within the past 5 years or more?
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Yes
B
No
C
Prefer not to answer
How long ago was your most recent postpartum experience?
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Less than 3 months ago
B
3 to 6 months ago
C
7 to 12 months ago
D
1 to 2 years ago
E
3 to 5 years ago
F
5 years and above
Was this your first experience becoming a father?
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A
Yes
B
No
Before the baby arrived, how prepared did you feel for the postpartum period?
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Before the birth, what information or preparation did you receive about postpartum recovery?
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Information from a physician or nurse
Childbirth or parenting class
Information from a doula or midwife
Online research or social media
Advice from family or friends
Books or printed materials
Information from a church or community group
I did not receive any preparation
Other
What types of support did you provide during the first six weeks after childbirth?
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Newborn care
Overnight care
Meal preparation
Housekeeping or laundry
Childcare for older children
Transportation
Emotional support
Breastfeeding or feeding support
Medication or appointment management
Financial support
Other
What was the most difficult part of supporting your partner after childbirth?
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How confident did you feel recognizing postpartum warning signs or complications?
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Which topics would have helped you better support your partner?
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Physical recovery after childbirth
Postpartum depression and anxiety
Emergency warning signs
Breastfeeding or infant feeding
Newborn care
Sleep and overnight routines
Nutrition and meal preparation
Communication and relationship changes
Returning to work
Knowing when and where to seek help
Other
Were there times when you did not know how to help your partner?
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A
Frequently
B
Occasionally
C
Rarely
D
Never
What support did your partner need that you or your family could not provide?
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How did the postpartum period affect your emotional well-being?
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I felt overwhelmed
I felt anxious
I felt depressed or persistently sad
I felt isolated
I experienced sleep deprivation
I experienced relationship stress
I experienced financial stress
I felt confident and supported
It did not significantly affect my emotional well-being
Other
Did anyone ask how you were coping during the postpartum period?
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A
Yes, regularly
B
Yes, once or twice
C
No
D
I do not remember
Where did you turn for help or advice?
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Spouse or partner
Family
Friends
Healthcare professional
Doula or midwife
Mental health professional
Church or faith community
Fathers’ support group
Online community
I did not seek help
Other
What support would have helped you personally during the postpartum period?
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Education for fathers
Mental health support
Fathers’ support group
Newborn-care training
Relationship or communication support
Financial guidance
Meal or household assistance
Overnight newborn care
More leave from work
Individual guidance from a professional
Other
Did you or your family pay for any postpartum services or support?
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A
Yes
B
No
C
Someone else paid
D
I do not know
Approximately how much did your family spend on postpartum support?
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A
Less than $250
B
$250 to $499
C
$500 to $999
D
$1,000 to $2,499
E
$2,500 to $4,999
F
$5,000 or more
G
I do not know
H
Prefer not to answer
Was there a postpartum service your family needed but did not obtain? Why?
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Which services would have provided the most value to your family?
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Professional postpartum care
Overnight newborn assistance
Nutritious meals
Lactation or feeding support
Mental health support
Physical recovery support
Newborn-care education
Education specifically for fathers
Family counseling
Housekeeping or laundry
Childcare for older children
Transportation
Follow-up support after returning home
Other
What is one thing a postpartum care program could have done to improve your family’s experience?
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