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* 1. This survey is designed to better understand why people experience sympathetic pregnancy. Your participation is completely voluntary, and your identity will be kept anonymous. If you do not wish to participate, there will be no negative consequences. You may withdraw at any time and ask questions about the research. By clicking “I Agree” and submitting the survey, you provide consent to participate and that you are over 18 years of age. If you have any concerns, comments, or suggestions please contact Dr. Faith Warner at fwarner@bloomu.edu or Morgan Beaver at sympatheticpregnancystudy@gmail.com. We appreciate your participation in furthering the understanding of sympathetic pregnancy. This research has been approved by the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania IRB 2022-2023. If you have any concerns, please contact Doreen Jowi Ph.D, BU-IRB Chair, at BU-IRB-Chair@bloomu.edu or at 570-389-4217. Bloomsburg University IRB # 2022-28

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* 2. Which gender do you identify with?

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* 3. Which ethnicity do you identify with? (Mark all that apply)

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* 4. How old are you?

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* 5. What is your sexual orientation?

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* 6. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

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* 7. What is your occupation? (Mark all that apply)

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* 8. Which of these personality traits best describe you? (Select top 3)

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* 9. Did/ do you attend prenatal classes or other professional guidance classes/ lessons with you reproductive partner?

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* 10. Did/ do you attend doctors' visits and ultrasounds with your reproductive partner?

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* 11. Did you research the pregnancy process (internet research, reading a book, asking a doctor etc)?

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* 12. Did you research the symptoms of sympathetic pregnancy (internet research, asking a doctor etc.)?

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* 13. Did you visit a doctor unaware your symptoms were caused by sympathetic pregnancy?

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* 14. Do you know anyone else who has experienced a sympathetic pregnancy (Check all that apply)

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* 15. Which symptoms do you have/ had?

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* 16. When did you first have symptoms?

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* 17. Did your symptoms continue past the birth of you child?

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* 18. How long did your symptoms lats? (Check all that apply)

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* 19. Did/ Do your symptoms coincide with your reproductive partner's symptoms? (eg: you and your reproductive partner experienced nausea at the same time)

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* 20. During the pregnancy, what was/ is your status with your reproductive partner?

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* 21. Was the pregnancy in which you experienced symptoms planned?

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* 22. How many children do you have/ are you expecting?

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* 23. Did you develop symptoms for each child?

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* 24. Have you and your reproductive partner experienced infertility?

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* 25. How would you describe your general feelings about this pregnancy?

1: Negative 10: Positive
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* 26. How would you describe your relationship with your reproductive partner?

1: Not Very Strong 10: Very Strong
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* 27. How severe were/ are your symptoms?

1: Not Severe 10: Very Severe
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* 28. How severe were/ are your reproductive partner's symptoms?

1: Not Severe 10: Very Severe
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* 29. How difficult was it for you to conceive?

1: Not Difficult 10: Very Difficult
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* 30. What was/is your level of anxiety or strep during the pregnancy?

1: Low 10: High
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* 31. How prepared did/ do you feel for your child's birth?

1: Not Prepared 10: Very Prepared
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* 32. Did/ does your symptoms cause any problems with your reproductive partner?

1: No Problems 10: Numerous Problems
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* 33. Did/ does your symptoms cause any problems with your family or friends?

1: No Problems 10: Numerous Problems
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* 34. Did/ does your symptoms affect your performance at work?

1: Not At All 10: Severely
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* 35. How concerned were/ are you for your reproductive partner or child's health throughout the pregnancy?

1: Not Worried 10: Extremely Worried
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* 36. How surprised were/ are you to have theses symptoms?

1: Not At All 10: Very Surprised
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* 37. Did/ do your symptoms make you feel closer to your child and reproductive partner?

1: Not At All 10: Very Much So
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* 38. Please respond to any of these questions that you wish to answer. If you do not have time to answer these questions right now, please feel free to email us your replies or an elaboration of your reply at a later time. (sympatheticpregnancystudy@gmail.com or fwarner@bloomu.edu )  
If you do not wish to respond to the following questions, please submit the survey now. Thank you.

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* 39. Why do you think you have/ has these symptoms? How do you understand and explain the experience?

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* 40. During pregnancy did/ do you feel any anxiety or stress? If so, please explain your experiences.

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* 41. Are there any experiences with sympathetic pregnancy you would like to discuss in further detail or any experiences that were no discussed in this survey? Please share anything we did not ask or consider about your experience.

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* 42. Do you have any suggestions for us regarding this research?

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* 43. If you would like to be interviewed about your experience, please leave your email below and we will contact you.

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