Sympathetic Pregnancy Survey Question Title * 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 I Agree Question Title * 2. Which gender do you identify with? Woman Man Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. Which ethnicity do you identify with? (Mark all that apply) American Indian or Alaska Native Asian African American Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian or Another Pacific Islander Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. How old are you? 18-25 26-35 36-40 41-50 50+ Question Title * 5. What is your sexual orientation? Question Title * 6. What is the highest level of education you have completed? Did Not Finish High School High School/ GED Vocational/ Trade Degree Some College College Graduate Postgraduate Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. What is your occupation? (Mark all that apply) Retired Student Home Maker Farmer Laborer Lawyer Teacher/ Professor/ Educator Business Owner Healthcare Professional Public Service/ Government Police/ Military Retail Food Service Tourist Industry Worker Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. Which of these personality traits best describe you? (Select top 3) Open-Minded Generous Patient Demanding Extroverted Introverted Accepting Conservative Liberal Easy Going Serious Creative Socially Responsible Individualistic Team Oriented Hard Working Adventurous Empathetic Sensitive Assertive Stoic Question Title * 9. Did/ do you attend prenatal classes or other professional guidance classes/ lessons with you reproductive partner? Most Of Them Some Of Them Not At All Question Title * 10. Did/ do you attend doctors' visits and ultrasounds with your reproductive partner? Most Some Not At All Question Title * 11. Did you research the pregnancy process (internet research, reading a book, asking a doctor etc)? Yes, Quite A Lot Yes, Somewhat No Question Title * 12. Did you research the symptoms of sympathetic pregnancy (internet research, asking a doctor etc.)? Yes, Quite A Lot Yes, Somewhat No Question Title * 13. Did you visit a doctor unaware your symptoms were caused by sympathetic pregnancy? Yes No Question Title * 14. Do you know anyone else who has experienced a sympathetic pregnancy (Check all that apply) Yes, Friend Yes, Partner Yes, Family Member No Question Title * 15. Which symptoms do you have/ had? Cravings Diet Change Nausea Vomiting Abdominal Pain Flatulence Changes in Appetite Weight Gain Weight Loss Intestinal Problems Toothaches Skin Issues Cramps Fainting Weakness Colic Diarrhea Constipation Back Pain Dizziness Mood Swings Sleep Disorders Malaise Depression Anxiety Other (please specify) Question Title * 16. When did you first have symptoms? First Trimester Second Trimester Third Trimester Question Title * 17. Did your symptoms continue past the birth of you child? Yes, Quite a Lot Yes, Somewhat No Question Title * 18. How long did your symptoms lats? (Check all that apply) First Trimester: 3 Months Second Trimester: 3 Months Third Trimester: 3 Months Question Title * 19. Did/ Do your symptoms coincide with your reproductive partner's symptoms? (eg: you and your reproductive partner experienced nausea at the same time) Yes Somewhat No Question Title * 20. During the pregnancy, what was/ is your status with your reproductive partner? Married, Living Together Married, Not Living Together In a Relationship, Living Together In a Relationship, Not Living Together Open Relationship, Living Together Open Relationship, Not Living Together Not in a Relationship, Living Together Not in a Relationship, Not Living Together Question Title * 21. Was the pregnancy in which you experienced symptoms planned? Yes No Question Title * 22. How many children do you have/ are you expecting? 1 2 3 4 5 6+ Question Title * 23. Did you develop symptoms for each child? Yes No This is my first child Question Title * 24. Have you and your reproductive partner experienced infertility? Yes, Quite a Lot Yes, Somewhat No Question Title * 25. How would you describe your general feelings about this pregnancy? 1: Negative 10: Positive Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 26. How would you describe your relationship with your reproductive partner? 1: Not Very Strong 10: Very Strong Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 27. How severe were/ are your symptoms? 1: Not Severe 10: Very Severe Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 28. How severe were/ are your reproductive partner's symptoms? 1: Not Severe 10: Very Severe Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 29. How difficult was it for you to conceive? 1: Not Difficult 10: Very Difficult Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 30. What was/is your level of anxiety or strep during the pregnancy? 1: Low 10: High Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 31. How prepared did/ do you feel for your child's birth? 1: Not Prepared 10: Very Prepared Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 32. Did/ does your symptoms cause any problems with your reproductive partner? 1: No Problems 10: Numerous Problems Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 33. Did/ does your symptoms cause any problems with your family or friends? 1: No Problems 10: Numerous Problems Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 34. Did/ does your symptoms affect your performance at work? 1: Not At All 10: Severely Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 35. How concerned were/ are you for your reproductive partner or child's health throughout the pregnancy? 1: Not Worried 10: Extremely Worried Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 36. How surprised were/ are you to have theses symptoms? 1: Not At All 10: Very Surprised Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 37. Did/ do your symptoms make you feel closer to your child and reproductive partner? 1: Not At All 10: Very Much So Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 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. Continue Submit Now Question Title * 39. Why do you think you have/ has these symptoms? How do you understand and explain the experience? Question Title * 40. During pregnancy did/ do you feel any anxiety or stress? If so, please explain your experiences. Question Title * 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. Question Title * 42. Do you have any suggestions for us regarding this research? Question Title * 43. 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