When and where did labor start

Directions: Interview (face to face) an individual or couple who have gone through the childbirth experience within the past two years. Descriptions of this experience have to be in detail. Provide basic information about them including age, general residence, number of children, marital status, or any other information about the family they like to share. I have included samples of questions that you may want to use or expand on. Whether you use my questions or your own, or combination, be sure to complete prenatal period and birthing experience.
Attach your notes from the interview to the completed assignment.
Sample Questions
Conception:
When did you realize that you were pregnant
How was your pregnancy confirmed
Was this pregnancy planned? Was it your first?
Were there problems with infertility? If relevant explain the situation.
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Prenatal Care:
How often did you visit health care provider
What kind of medical procedures were used? Sonogram, amniocentesis?
What kind of advise obstetrician gave you best/worst
Were you able to communicate your needs with the health care provider
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Birth:
When and where did labor start
How long did it last
Were there problems during labor
Describe the setting for labor and delivery
Did the health care providers meet your needs
Did you receive medication during labor, explain
Was your husband or partner in the delivery room? How did that work out?
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Routine after Birth:
Were you able to hold the child immediately after birth
How were the first hours handled
Where was the baby
Did hospital give you opportunity to bond with your child
How long did you stay in the hospital
Were you prepared for going home
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Care of New born:
Did medical staff encourage you to breast feed?
Your decisions about where your new born would sleep once family returned home
Did you have family support when you came home, from parents and relatives, or friends
Are you planning to have more children?


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