Evaluation of Care by Mother
This Questionnaire will help us identify aspects of care which could be improved and therefore we appreciate your comments and suggestions. The Questionnaire is entirely anonymous.
1.
What age is your baby (in months);
0 to 6 months old
6 to 12 months old
2.
Have you had a baby before?
Yes
No
3.
What is your age:
under 18 years old
18-29 years old
30-39 years old
40-49 years old
4.
Where did you give birth to your most recent baby / babies?
South West Acute Hospital - Labour Ward
Altnagelvin Hospital - Labour Ward
Homebirth
Midwife Led Care - South West Acute
Midwife Led Care - Altnagelvin Hospital
5.
Did you get enough information from either a midwife or doctor to help you decide where to have your baby?
Yes, definitely
Yes, to some extent
No
6.
If you attended Parentcraft classes, did it prepare you for the birth and early parenthood?
Yes
No
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7.
What types of classes did you attend?
(Required.)
Hypnobirthing
'Getting Ready For Baby' group based care and education
Standard antenatal classes
Aquanatal
8.
If you had a previous caesarean section, was attending a Birth Choices Clinic (VBAC Clinic) offered?
Yes - i was offered
No
9.
If you attended a Birth Choices clinic, did you find it useful?
Yes
No
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10.
When you had tour baby would you have liked to have a second birthing partner / companion during your labour and birth?
(Required.)
Yes
No
11.
Did you have confidence in the midwife(s) / doctor(s) caring for you during your labour and birth?
Yes, definitely
Yes, to some extent
No
12.
Thinking about your maternity care, were you spoken to in a way you could understand?
Yes, always
Yes, sometimes
No
13.
Thinking about your maternity care, were you involved enough in decisions about your care?
Yes, always
Yes, sometimes
No
I did not want / need to be involved
14.
Did the staff caring for you introduce themselves?
Yes all the staff introduced themselves
Some of the staff introduced themselves
Very few or none of the staff introduced themselves
15.
Thinking about the care you received in hospital, were you treated with kindness and understanding?
Yes, always
Yes, sometimes
No
16.
Thinking about your stay in hospital, would you have liked a companion / partner to have stayed with you overnight?
Yes, always
Yes, sometimes
No
17.
Would you have any objections to another mothers' partner / companion staying overnight if you were staying in a 4 bedded ward?
Yes
No
18.
Did you know that you could contact a Supervisor of Midwives at any time to get additional support and advice about your maternity care?
Yes
No
19.
Are there any additional comments you wish to make or suggest about the service you received?