oKIDokie online survey

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The aim of this survey is to uncover the significant impact on new parents who feel their work and relationships suffer when they have their first baby.

We ask all parents to answer these survey questions, but with only their FIRST BABY in mind.

Which parent are you?
  1. How old is your first child? (eg 2 months, 3 years)
  2. Have you suffered sleep deprivation since the arrival of your first baby?
    A little
    A lot
    Not at all
  3. When thinking about the amount your baby cried in the first few months, how did this compare with your expectations?
    Much more crying than I expected
    About what I expected
    Much less crying than I expected
  4. When your baby cries/cried were you able to share the load equally with your partner?
    No, because I worked more hours in paid employment
    No, because I did not know what to do
    No, because I was breastfeeding
    No, because my partner was determined to maintain control
    Yes
  5. What did you actually do when your baby cried?
    (tick one or more boxes)
    Held the baby
    Rocked the baby
    Consulted a parenting resource (book or internet site)
    Drove around with the baby in the car
    Took the baby for a walk
    Patted the baby
    Swaddled the baby
    Played music
    Played baby settling sounds
    Crooned/sang lullaby
    Fed the baby
    Walked away
    Called someone for help
    Other
  6. Do you wish there was more you could have done to settle your crying baby?
    Definitely
    Somewhat
    Not really
    Not at all
  7. Would you do things differently now that you know more compared to when your first baby was born?
    Yes, because I have learned so much more baby-stuff
    Yes, because my lifestyle priorities have changed
    Yes, both of the above
    Not much differently
    Not at all
  8. In the first 6 months after the birth of your first baby, did you experience any of the feelings or emotions listed below more frequently or more intensely than you expected / or think is reasonable:
    (tick one or more boxes)
    Anxiety
    Frustration
    Reduced self-confidence
    Anger
    Resentment
    Increased conflict with partner
    Increased conflict with extended family/grandparents
    Increased conflict with work colleagues
    Low mood
    None of the above
  9. Which (if any) areas of your life have suffered since the arrival of the baby?
    My quality of work
    My relationship with my partner
    The time I spend with my friends
    My relationships with my family
    None
    Other
  10. Which (if any) areas of your life have improved since the arrival of your first baby?
    My quality of work
    My relationship with my partner
    The time I spend with my friends
    My relationships with my family
    None
    Other

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