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Postpartum Care Professional Survey
Thank you for participating. This survey is designed to understand the postpartum needs professionals observe, gaps in existing care, and opportunities to improve support for mothers and families. Responses will remain confidential.
Professional Background
1. What is your professional role?
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A
Doula
B
Midwife
C
OB/GYN
D
Physician
E
Nurse or nurse practitioner
F
Lactation consultant
G
Mental health professional
H
Pelvic-floor therapist
I
Social worker
J
Childbirth educator
K
Newborn-care specialist
L
Community health worker
M
Other
2. How many years have you worked with pregnant or postpartum families?
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A
Less than 1 year
B
1 to 3 years
C
4 to 7 years
D
8 to 15 years
E
More than 15 years
3. In what setting do you primarily serve families?
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Hospital
Birth center
Private practice
Client homes
Community health center
Public health program
Nonprofit organization
Virtual or telehealth setting
Other
4. Approximately how many postpartum families do you serve or interact with each month?
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A
1 to 5
B
6 to 10
C
11 to 20
D
21 to 50
E
More than 50
F
I do not currently work directly with postpartum families
Postpartum Needs and Care Gaps
5. What postpartum challenges do you observe most frequently?
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Lack of sleep or rest
Breastfeeding or feeding difficulties
Physical pain or recovery complications
Postpartum depression or anxiety
Lack of family support
Limited newborn-care knowledge
Poor nutrition or inadequate meals
Household responsibilities
Financial stress
Transportation difficulties
Childcare for older children
Difficulty accessing healthcare
Other
6. Which postpartum period appears to have the greatest gap in support?
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A
The first 72 hours after birth
B
The first week
C
Weeks 2 through 6
D
Weeks 7 through 12
E
Three months to one year
F
Support gaps are present throughout the first year
7. How adequately does the current healthcare system address postpartum recovery?
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5
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9
10
8. What postpartum need is most often overlooked by healthcare providers or support systems?
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9. How often do families tell you they feel unprepared for postpartum recovery?
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A
Never
B
Rarely
C
Sometimes
D
Often
E
Almost always
10. What barriers most commonly prevent families from receiving adequate postpartum support?
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Cost
Lack of insurance coverage
Limited local services
Lack of transportation
Lack of awareness
Provider shortages
Cultural stigma
Fear of judgment
Family resistance
Scheduling difficulties
Language barriers
Other
Family Support and Referrals
11. How involved are spouses, partners, or family members in the postpartum care you observe?
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A
Not involved
B
Minimally involved
C
Somewhat involved
D
Very involved
E
It varies considerably between families
12. What education or support do spouses, partners, and family members need most?
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Recognizing postpartum warning signs
Supporting physical recovery
Supporting emotional and mental health
Newborn care
Infant feeding support
Meal preparation and nutrition
Household management
Understanding when to seek medical help
Communicating with the recovering mother
Other
13. Which postpartum professionals or services do you currently refer families to?
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Postpartum doula
Lactation consultant
Mental health professional
Pelvic-floor therapist
Home-visiting nurse
Social worker
Meal-delivery service
Housekeeping service
Newborn-care specialist
Support group
Community or faith-based organization
Postpartum recovery center
I do not currently make referrals
Other
14. What factors are most important when deciding whether to refer a family to a postpartum provider?
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Training and credentials
Professional experience
Safety procedures
Affordability
Insurance acceptance
Location
Availability
Cultural understanding
Faith-based approach
Reviews or reputation
Communication with the referring professional
Evidence of positive outcomes
Other
15. Have you ever been unable to make an appropriate postpartum referral because the needed service was unavailable?
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A
Yes, frequently
B
Yes, occasionally
C
No
D
Unsure
16. What service or resource did the family need that you could not locate?
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Improving Postpartum Services
17. Which services should be included in a comprehensive postpartum recovery program?
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Nursing or medical oversight
Postpartum doula support
Mental health support
Lactation or feeding assistance
Pelvic-floor rehabilitation
Nutritious meals
Overnight newborn care
Newborn-care education
Rest and private accommodations
Household assistance
Family education
Support groups
Transportation assistance
Follow-up after returning home
Other
18. What safety standards or professional qualifications would you expect from a postpartum recovery program?
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19. How likely would you be to refer an appropriate family to a qualified postpartum recovery program?
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
20. What would a postpartum care organization need to demonstrate before you would refer clients, collaborate, or form a professional partnership with it?
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