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BEING A FATHER
This questionnaire asks about how you have been since the birth of the baby. It asks how you are feeling, whether you are getting enough sleep and how you reacted to the actual birth.
All the answers you give are confidential. Your name and address will not be on the questionnaire.
We would be grateful if you would help us by answering as many of these questions as possible but if there is any question you do not want to answer that is fine. Just leave it blank.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP
SECTION A: THE BIRTH OF THE BABY
These questions are about the birth of the baby and the effect this had on you.
A1 a

Were you present at the birth?

1
Yes
2
No
If no,
qc_A1_a == 2
A1 b

was it entirely your decision?

1
Yes
2
No
A2

Did your partner want you to be present?

1
Yes
2
No
9
Don't know
A3

Did you feel that there was pressure on you to attend the birth?

1
Yes
2
No
9
Don't know
A4

My partner's pain during labour and delivery:

1
was worse than I thought
2
was what I had thought
3
was better than I thought
4
other (give details)
7
I was not there
Other
A5

Did the pain your partner felt make you feel:

1
very distressed
2
occasionally distressed
3
it didn't bother me
4
she didn't feel much pain
7
I was not there
A6

Did you feel actively involved in the birth?

1
yes, very involved
2
yes, moderately involved
3
no, not involved
4
can't remember
7
I was not there
A7

Were you satisfied with the care you and your partner received during labour?

1
yes, completely satisfied
2
yes, fairly satisfied
3
no, not satisfied
4
I have no particular feeling about it
7
I was not there
A8

Was the birth a wonderful experience for you?

1
Yes
2
No
9
Not sure
7
I was not there
A9

Space for any comments you might like to make about the birth of the baby:

Long text
A10

Did you attend antenatal or parentcraft classes with your partner during her pregnancy?

1
Yes
2
No
SECTION B: YOUR HEALTH NOW
B1 a-n
Since the baby was born have you had any of the following?
-

1 - Almost all the time

2 - Sometimes

3 - Not at all
backache
headaches or migraines
urinary infection
nausea
vomiting
diarrhoea
haemorrhoids or piles
feeling weepy/tearful
feeling irritable
varicose veins
indigestion
flashing lights/spots before eyes
shoulder ache
neck ache
B1 o

Since the baby was born have you had any of the following? other problem (please describe)

1
Almost all the time
2
Sometimes
3
Not at all
Other
B2

How would you describe your health during the last 4 weeks of your partner's pregnancy:

1
always fit and well
2
mostly felt well and healthy
3
often felt unwell
4
hardly ever felt really well
B3

How would you describe your health now?

1
always fit and well
2
mostly fit and well
3
often unwell
4
hardly ever well
SECTION C: YOUR FEELINGS
The questions in this section ask you about your feelings. Although you may have answered similar questions before, we would like you to answer them again so that we can see how things may have changed for you.
C1

Do you feel upset for no obvious reason?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C2

Do you get troubled by dizziness or shortness of breath?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C3

Have you felt as though you might faint?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C4

Do you feel sick or have indigestion?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C5

Do you feel that life is too much effort?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C6

Do you feel uneasy and restless?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C7

Do you feel tingling or prickling sensations in your body, arms or legs?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C8

Do you regret much of your past behaviour?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C9

Do you sometimes feel panicky?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C10

Do you find that you have little or no appetite?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C11

Do you wake unusually early in the morning

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C12

Do you worry a lot?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C13

Do you feel tired or exhausted?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C14

Do you experience long periods of sadness?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C15

Do you feel strung-up inside?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C16

Can you get off to sleep alright?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C17

Do you ever have the feeling you are going to pieces?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C18

Do you often have excessive sweating or fluttering of the heart?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C19

Do you find yourself needing to cry?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C20

Do you have bad dreams which upset you when you wake up?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C21

Do you lose the ability to feel sympathy for others?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C22

Can you think quickly?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C23

Do you have to make a special effort to face up to a crisis or difficulty?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
The following questions ask about how you have felt in the past week.
C24

I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things:

1
As much as I always could
2
Not quite so much now
3
Definitely not so much now
4
Not at all
C25

I have looked forward with enjoyment to things:

1
As much as I ever did
2
Rather less than I used to
3
Definitely less than I used to
4
Hardly at all
C26

I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong:

1
Yes, most of the time
2
Yes, some of the time
3
Not very often
4
No never
C27

I have been anxious or worried for no good reason:

1
No, not at all
2
Hardly ever
3
Yes, sometimes
4
Yes, often
In the past week:
C28

I have felt scared or panicky for no very good reason:

1
Yes, quite a lot
2
Yes, sometimes
3
No, not much
4
No, not at all
C29

Things have been getting on top of me:

1
Yes, most of the time
2
Yes, sometimes
3
No, hardly ever
4
No, not at all
C30

I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping:

1
Yes, most of the time
2
Yes, sometimes
3
Not very often
4
No, not at all
C31

I have felt sad or miserable:

1
Yes, most of the time
2
Yes, quite often
3
Not very often
4
No, not at all
In the past week:
C32

I have been so unhappy that I have been crying:

1
Yes, most of the time
2
Yes, quite often
3
Only occasionally
4
No, never
C33

The thought of harming myself has occurred to me:

1
Yes, quite often
2
Sometimes
3
Hardly ever
4
Never
C34

Have you been feeling at all depressed?

1
No, not at all
2
Only mildly depressed
3
Yes, quite depressed
4
Yes, very depressed
C35

On the whole are there more good days than bad?

1
Yes, more good days
2
About half and half
3
No, more bad days
SECTION D: LIFE EVENTS
Listed below are a number of events which may have brought changes in your life. Have any of these occurred since the middle of your partner's pregnancy? If so, please assess how much effect it had on you.
D1

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your partner died

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D2

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: One of your children died

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D3

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: A friend or relative died

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D4

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: One of your children was ill

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D5

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your partner was ill

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D6

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: A friend or relative was ill

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D7

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You were admitted to hospital

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D8

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You were in trouble with the law

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D9

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You were divorced

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D10

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You found that your partner didn't want your child

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D11

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You were very ill

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D12

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your partner lost her job

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D13

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your partner had problems at work

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D14

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You had problems at work

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D15

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You lost your job

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D16

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your partner went away

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D17

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your partner was in trouble with the law

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D18

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You and your partner separated

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D19

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your income was reduced

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D20

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You argued with your partner

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D21

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You had arguments with with your family or friends

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D22

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You moved house

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D23

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your partner hurt you physically

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D24

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You became homeless

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D25

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You had a major financial problem

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D26

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You got married

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D27

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your partner hurt your children physically

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D28

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You attempted suicide

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D29

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You were convicted of an offence

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D30

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You started a new job

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D31

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your partner had a test to see if the baby was abnormal

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D32

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your partner had a result on a test that suggested the baby might not be normal

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D33

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You were told that your partner was going to have twins

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D34

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You heard that something that had happened might be harmful to the baby

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D35

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You took an examination

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D36

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your partner was emotionally cruel to you

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D37

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your partner was emotionally cruel to your children

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D38

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your house or car was burgled

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D39

Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You had an accident

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D40

Having a baby is a special event. How did this affect you?

1
a lot
2
moderately
3
mildly
4
not at all
D41 a

Is there anything else which is not on the list which has concerned you or required additional effort from you to cope during this time?

1
Yes
2
No
If no, go to Section E1.
If yes,
qc_D41_a == 1
D41 b

please describe:

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D41 c

How did this affect you?

1
a lot
2
moderately
3
mildly
4
not at all
SECTION E: YOUR HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE
E1 a-b
In the last 2 months of your partner's pregnancy and since she had the baby did you smoke regularly?
Last 2 months of the pregnancy Since the baby was born

1 - Yes

2 - No

1 - Yes

2 - No

1 - Yes

2 - No

1 - Yes

2 - No

1 - Yes

2 - No

1 - Yes

2 - No

1 - Yes

2 - No

1 - Yes

2 - No
cigarettes
pipe
cigar
other
E1 c(i)

How many times per day did you smoke - in the last 2 months of the pregnancy? per day

30
30+
25
25-29
20
20-24
15
15-19
10
10-14
5
5-9
1
1-4
0
not at all
E1 c(ii)

How many times per day did you smoke - in the past week? per day

30
30+
25
25-29
20
20-24
15
15-19
10
10-14
5
5-9
1
1-4
0
not at all
E2 a

Please indicate how often you smoked marijuana/grass/cannabis/ganja - In the last 2 months of the pregnancy

1
Every day
2
2-4 times a week
3
Once a week
4
Less than once a week
5
Not at all
E2 b

Please indicate how often you smoked marijuana/grass/cannabis/ganja - Since the baby was born

1
Every day
2
2-4 times a week
3
Once a week
4
Less than once a week
5
Not at all
E3 a

How often have you used the following since the baby was born? amphetamines

1
Nearly every day
2
At least once a week
3
At least once a month
4
Not at all
E3 b

How often have you used the following since the baby was born? barbiturates

1
Nearly every day
2
At least once a week
3
At least once a month
4
Not at all
E3 c

How often have you used the following since the baby was born? crack

1
Nearly every day
2
At least once a week
3
At least once a month
4
Not at all
E3 d

How often have you used the following since the baby was born? cocaine

1
Nearly every day
2
At least once a week
3
At least once a month
4
Not at all
E3 e

How often have you used the following since the baby was born? heroin

1
Nearly every day
2
At least once a week
3
At least once a month
4
Not at all
E3 f

How often have you used the following since the baby was born? methadone

1
Nearly every day
2
At least once a week
3
At least once a month
4
Not at all
E3 g

How often have you used the following since the baby was born? ecstasy

1
Nearly every day
2
At least once a week
3
At least once a month
4
Not at all
E3 h

How often have you used the following since the baby was born? other (please describe)

1
Nearly every day
2
At least once a week
3
At least once a month
4
Not at all
Other
E4 a

How often have you drunk alcoholic drinks? Please indicate for each of the following times: Last 2 months of the pregnancy

1
Not at all
2
Less than once a week
3
At least once a week
4
1-2 glasses every day
5
At least 3-9 glasses every day
6
At least 10 glasses every day
E4 b

How often have you drunk alcoholic drinks? Please indicate for each of the following times: Since the baby was born

1
Not at all
2
Less than once a week
3
At least once a week
4
1-2 glasses every day
5
At least 3-9 glasses every day
6
At least 10 glasses every day
[By glass we mean pub measure of spirits, or a half pint of beer, lager or cider]
E5

Did/does your partner breast-feed at all?

1
Yes
2
No
If no, go to E6.
If yes,
qc_E5 == 1
please state how you felt even if your partner is no longer breast feeding.
E5 a

I'm embarrassed when my partner breast-feeds in front of me

1
This is usually how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is sometimes how I feel
4
I never feel this way
E5 b

I find breast-feeding distasteful to watch

1
This is usually how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is sometimes how I feel
4
I never feel this way
E5 c

I don't like my partner breast-feeding in front of other people

1
This is usually how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is sometimes how I feel
4
I never feel this way
E5 d

I would not want my partner to breast-feed in front of other men

1
This is usually how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is sometimes how I feel
4
I never feel this way
E5 e

Because I can't breast-feed I feel excluded

1
This is usually how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is sometimes how I feel
4
I never feel this way
E5 f

Because I can't breast-feed my baby myself I resent my partner doing so

1
This is usually how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is sometimes how I feel
4
I never feel this way
E5 g

It is a great pleasure watching my partner breast feed

1
This is usually how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is sometimes how I feel
4
I never feel this way
E6 a

Feelings about sex. Since the birth I have not felt attracted to my partner

1
This is usually how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is sometimes how I feel
4
I never feel this way
E6 b

Feelings about sex. I cannot bear to be touched by my partner

1
This is usually how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is sometimes how I feel
4
I never feel this way
E6 c

Feelings about sex. I'm happy with our sexual relationship

1
This is usually how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is sometimes how I feel
4
I never feel this way
SECTION F: SUPPORT AND HELP
The following statements are about the help and support you have.
F1

I have no one to share my feelings with

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
F2

My partner provides the emotional support I need

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
F3

There are other fathers with whom I can share my experiences

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
F4

I believe in moments of difficulty my neighbours would help me

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
F5

I'm worried that my partner might leave me

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
F6

There is always someone with whom I can share my happiness and excitement about the baby

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
F7

If I feel tired I can rely on my partner to take over

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
F8

If I was in financial difficulty I know my family would help if they could

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
F9

If I was in financial difficulty I know my friends would help if they could

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
F10

If all else fails I know the state will support and assist me

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
SECTION G: LOOKING AFTER YOUR BABY
G1

I have found having a baby around:

1
easier than expected
2
about as difficult as I expected
3
more difficult than I expected
G2 a

How many hours sleep do you get altogether now? during an average night

1
0 - 1 hours
2
2 - 3 hours
3
4 - 5 hours
4
6 - 7 hours
5
more than 7 hours
G2 b

How many hours sleep do you get altogether now? during an average day

1
0 - 1 hours
2
2 - 3 hours
3
4 - 5 hours
4
6 - 7 hours
5
more than 7 hours
G3

Do you feel that you are getting enough sleep?

1
Yes
2
No
G4 a-h
How much help would you say you have given with the following since the baby was born:
-

1 - A lot of help

2 - Some help

3 - Hardly any help

4 - No help at all
shopping
cleaning the home
preparing meals
washing up
help with the housework
cook meals
washing the clothes
looking after your other children
G4 i

How much help would you say you have given with the following since the baby was born: other tasks (please describe)

1
A lot of help
2
Some help
3
Hardly any help
4
No help at all
Other
G5 a

In an ordinary week how often do you do the following: change nappies

1
Every day
2
Every couple of days
3
Once in every 4 days
4
Once a week
5
Less than once a week
6
Never
G5 b

In an ordinary week how often do you do the following: bath the baby

1
Every day
2
Every couple of days
3
Once in every 4 days
4
Once a week
5
Less than once a week
6
Never
G5 c

In an ordinary week how often do you do the following: play with the baby

1
Every day
2
Every couple of days
3
Once in every 4 days
4
Once a week
5
Less than once a week
6
Never
G5 d

In an ordinary week how often do you do the following: take the baby out for a walk

1
Every day
2
Every couple of days
3
Once in every 4 days
4
Once a week
5
Less than once a week
6
Never
G5 e

In an ordinary week how often do you do the following: put the baby to bed

1
Every day
2
Every couple of days
3
Once in every 4 days
4
Once a week
5
Less than once a week
6
Never
G5 f

In an ordinary week how often do you do the following: get up at night to feed or help with the baby

1
Every day
2
Every couple of days
3
Once in every 4 days
4
Once a week
5
Less than once a week
6
Never
G5 g

In an ordinary week how often do you do the following: feed the baby

1
Every day
2
Every couple of days
3
Once in every 4 days
4
Once a week
5
Less than once a week
6
Never
7
Can't-baby breast fed
Below are some statements about family life. How often do they apply to you?
G6 a

My partner excludes me from looking after the baby

1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 b

I feel confident with the baby

1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 c

I feel my partner does not trust me with the baby

1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 d

I'm happy with the way my partner is bringing up our baby

1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 e

I'm happy with the way I'm bringing up the baby

1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 f

I'm making a strong bond with the baby

1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 g

I'm so stressed at home, it's a bad influence on the baby

1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 h

The home is the woman's place, I have no part in it

1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 i

I'm always getting under her feet

1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 j

She doesn't like me being involved with the baby even if I'd like to be

1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 k

I feel I should be enjoying the baby but am not

1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 l

I regret having the baby

1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 m

I wish I'd had more experience of other children before my child was born

1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 n

Having a baby has made me feel more fulfilled

1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 o

Parenthood has brought my partner and me closer together

1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 p

My partner no longer gives me any attention

1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 q

I feel hurt by the attention my partner gives the baby

1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 r

I was adequately prepared for the birth of the child and early infant care

1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 s

My partner gives me no encouragement in bringing up the baby

1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G7

Are you currently employed?

1
Yes
2
No
If no, got to H1.
If yes,
qc_G7 == 1
G7 a

When I finish work my partner expects me to take the baby

1
Yes, often
2
Yes, sometimes
3
Not very often
4
Never
G7 b

When I finish work I feel too tired to take the baby

1
Yes, often
2
Yes, sometimes
3
Not very often
4
Never
G7 c

I enjoy getting home from work to see my partner and child

1
Yes, often
2
Yes, sometimes
3
Not very often
4
Never
G7 d

When I finish work I take the child and let my partner get on with something she wants to do

1
Yes, often
2
Yes, sometimes
3
Not very often
4
Never
G7 e

After a day at work I find the baby hard to cope with

1
Yes, often
2
Yes, sometimes
3
Not very often
4
Never
SECTION H
H1

Please put the date of completing this questionnaire:

Generic date
H2

Please give your date of birth:

Generic date
H2 i

Space for any comments you might like to make:

Long text
VERY MANY THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP
Please remember, because this is strictly confidential, the people who look at this booklet will not know your name. They will be unable to give you any help or contact anyone after reading what you have written. If you feel you need advice, please feel free to contact our special hot line (Bristol 256260 during office hours). Alternatively your General Practitioner should be able to advise you.
When completed, return the questionnaire to:
Dr. Jean Golding, Children of the Nineties - ALSPAC, Institute of Child Health, 24, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol. BS8 1BR.
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BEING A FATHER
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This questionnaire asks about how you have been since the birth of the baby. It asks how you are feeling, whether you are getting enough sleep and how you reacted to the actual birth.
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All the answers you give are confidential. Your name and address will not be on the questionnaire.
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We would be grateful if you would help us by answering as many of these questions as possible but if there is any question you do not want to answer that is fine. Just leave it blank.
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP

SECTION A: THE BIRTH OF THE BABY

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These questions are about the birth of the baby and the effect this had on you.
A1 a
Were you present at the birth?
1
Yes
2
No
A1 b
was it entirely your decision?
1
Yes
2
No
If no,
A2
Did your partner want you to be present?
1
Yes
2
No
9
Don't know
A3
Did you feel that there was pressure on you to attend the birth?
1
Yes
2
No
9
Don't know
A4
My partner's pain during labour and delivery:
1
was worse than I thought
2
was what I had thought
3
was better than I thought
4
other (give details)
7
I was not there
Other
A5
Did the pain your partner felt make you feel:
1
very distressed
2
occasionally distressed
3
it didn't bother me
4
she didn't feel much pain
7
I was not there
A6
Did you feel actively involved in the birth?
1
yes, very involved
2
yes, moderately involved
3
no, not involved
4
can't remember
7
I was not there
A7
Were you satisfied with the care you and your partner received during labour?
1
yes, completely satisfied
2
yes, fairly satisfied
3
no, not satisfied
4
I have no particular feeling about it
7
I was not there
A8
Was the birth a wonderful experience for you?
1
Yes
2
No
9
Not sure
7
I was not there
A9
Space for any comments you might like to make about the birth of the baby:
Long text
A10
Did you attend antenatal or parentcraft classes with your partner during her pregnancy?
1
Yes
2
No

SECTION B: YOUR HEALTH NOW

B1 a-n

Since the baby was born have you had any of the following?

-

1 - Almost all the time

2 - Sometimes

3 - Not at all
backache
headaches or migraines
urinary infection
nausea
vomiting
diarrhoea
haemorrhoids or piles
feeling weepy/tearful
feeling irritable
varicose veins
indigestion
flashing lights/spots before eyes
shoulder ache
neck ache
B1 o
Since the baby was born have you had any of the following? other problem (please describe)
1
Almost all the time
2
Sometimes
3
Not at all
Other
B2
How would you describe your health during the last 4 weeks of your partner's pregnancy:
1
always fit and well
2
mostly felt well and healthy
3
often felt unwell
4
hardly ever felt really well
B3
How would you describe your health now?
1
always fit and well
2
mostly fit and well
3
often unwell
4
hardly ever well

SECTION C: YOUR FEELINGS

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The questions in this section ask you about your feelings. Although you may have answered similar questions before, we would like you to answer them again so that we can see how things may have changed for you.
C1
Do you feel upset for no obvious reason?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C2
Do you get troubled by dizziness or shortness of breath?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C3
Have you felt as though you might faint?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C4
Do you feel sick or have indigestion?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C5
Do you feel that life is too much effort?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C6
Do you feel uneasy and restless?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C7
Do you feel tingling or prickling sensations in your body, arms or legs?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C8
Do you regret much of your past behaviour?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C9
Do you sometimes feel panicky?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C10
Do you find that you have little or no appetite?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C11
Do you wake unusually early in the morning
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C12
Do you worry a lot?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C13
Do you feel tired or exhausted?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C14
Do you experience long periods of sadness?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C15
Do you feel strung-up inside?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C16
Can you get off to sleep alright?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C17
Do you ever have the feeling you are going to pieces?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C18
Do you often have excessive sweating or fluttering of the heart?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C19
Do you find yourself needing to cry?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C20
Do you have bad dreams which upset you when you wake up?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C21
Do you lose the ability to feel sympathy for others?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C22
Can you think quickly?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C23
Do you have to make a special effort to face up to a crisis or difficulty?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never

The following questions ask about how you have felt in the past week.

C24
I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things:
1
As much as I always could
2
Not quite so much now
3
Definitely not so much now
4
Not at all
C25
I have looked forward with enjoyment to things:
1
As much as I ever did
2
Rather less than I used to
3
Definitely less than I used to
4
Hardly at all
C26
I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong:
1
Yes, most of the time
2
Yes, some of the time
3
Not very often
4
No never
C27
I have been anxious or worried for no good reason:
1
No, not at all
2
Hardly ever
3
Yes, sometimes
4
Yes, often
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In the past week:
C28
I have felt scared or panicky for no very good reason:
1
Yes, quite a lot
2
Yes, sometimes
3
No, not much
4
No, not at all
C29
Things have been getting on top of me:
1
Yes, most of the time
2
Yes, sometimes
3
No, hardly ever
4
No, not at all
C30
I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping:
1
Yes, most of the time
2
Yes, sometimes
3
Not very often
4
No, not at all
C31
I have felt sad or miserable:
1
Yes, most of the time
2
Yes, quite often
3
Not very often
4
No, not at all
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In the past week:
C32
I have been so unhappy that I have been crying:
1
Yes, most of the time
2
Yes, quite often
3
Only occasionally
4
No, never
C33
The thought of harming myself has occurred to me:
1
Yes, quite often
2
Sometimes
3
Hardly ever
4
Never
C34
Have you been feeling at all depressed?
1
No, not at all
2
Only mildly depressed
3
Yes, quite depressed
4
Yes, very depressed
C35
On the whole are there more good days than bad?
1
Yes, more good days
2
About half and half
3
No, more bad days

SECTION D: LIFE EVENTS

Listed below are a number of events which may have brought changes in your life. Have any of these occurred since the middle of your partner's pregnancy? If so, please assess how much effect it had on you.

D1
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your partner died
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D2
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: One of your children died
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D3
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: A friend or relative died
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D4
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: One of your children was ill
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D5
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your partner was ill
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D6
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: A friend or relative was ill
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D7
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You were admitted to hospital
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D8
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You were in trouble with the law
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D9
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You were divorced
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D10
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You found that your partner didn't want your child
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D11
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You were very ill
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D12
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your partner lost her job
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D13
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your partner had problems at work
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D14
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You had problems at work
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D15
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You lost your job
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D16
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your partner went away
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D17
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your partner was in trouble with the law
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D18
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You and your partner separated
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D19
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your income was reduced
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D20
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You argued with your partner
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D21
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You had arguments with with your family or friends
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D22
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You moved house
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D23
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your partner hurt you physically
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D24
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You became homeless
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D25
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You had a major financial problem
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D26
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You got married
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D27
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your partner hurt your children physically
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D28
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You attempted suicide
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D29
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You were convicted of an offence
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D30
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You started a new job
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D31
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your partner had a test to see if the baby was abnormal
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D32
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your partner had a result on a test that suggested the baby might not be normal
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D33
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You were told that your partner was going to have twins
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D34
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You heard that something that had happened might be harmful to the baby
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D35
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You took an examination
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D36
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your partner was emotionally cruel to you
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D37
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your partner was emotionally cruel to your children
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D38
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: Your house or car was burgled
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D39
Since the middle of your partner's pregnancy: You had an accident
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D40
Having a baby is a special event. How did this affect you?
1
a lot
2
moderately
3
mildly
4
not at all
D41 a
Is there anything else which is not on the list which has concerned you or required additional effort from you to cope during this time?
1
Yes
2
No
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If no, go to Section E1.
D41 b
please describe:
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If yes,
D41 c
How did this affect you?
1
a lot
2
moderately
3
mildly
4
not at all
If yes,

SECTION E: YOUR HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE

E1 a-b

In the last 2 months of your partner's pregnancy and since she had the baby did you smoke regularly?

Last 2 months of the pregnancy Since the baby was born

1 - Yes

2 - No

1 - Yes

2 - No

1 - Yes

2 - No

1 - Yes

2 - No

1 - Yes

2 - No

1 - Yes

2 - No

1 - Yes

2 - No

1 - Yes

2 - No
cigarettes
pipe
cigar
other
E1 c(i)
How many times per day did you smoke - in the last 2 months of the pregnancy? per day
30
30+
25
25-29
20
20-24
15
15-19
10
10-14
5
5-9
1
1-4
0
not at all
E1 c(ii)
How many times per day did you smoke - in the past week? per day
30
30+
25
25-29
20
20-24
15
15-19
10
10-14
5
5-9
1
1-4
0
not at all
E2 a
Please indicate how often you smoked marijuana/grass/cannabis/ganja - In the last 2 months of the pregnancy
1
Every day
2
2-4 times a week
3
Once a week
4
Less than once a week
5
Not at all
E2 b
Please indicate how often you smoked marijuana/grass/cannabis/ganja - Since the baby was born
1
Every day
2
2-4 times a week
3
Once a week
4
Less than once a week
5
Not at all
E3 a
How often have you used the following since the baby was born? amphetamines
1
Nearly every day
2
At least once a week
3
At least once a month
4
Not at all
E3 b
How often have you used the following since the baby was born? barbiturates
1
Nearly every day
2
At least once a week
3
At least once a month
4
Not at all
E3 c
How often have you used the following since the baby was born? crack
1
Nearly every day
2
At least once a week
3
At least once a month
4
Not at all
E3 d
How often have you used the following since the baby was born? cocaine
1
Nearly every day
2
At least once a week
3
At least once a month
4
Not at all
E3 e
How often have you used the following since the baby was born? heroin
1
Nearly every day
2
At least once a week
3
At least once a month
4
Not at all
E3 f
How often have you used the following since the baby was born? methadone
1
Nearly every day
2
At least once a week
3
At least once a month
4
Not at all
E3 g
How often have you used the following since the baby was born? ecstasy
1
Nearly every day
2
At least once a week
3
At least once a month
4
Not at all
E3 h
How often have you used the following since the baby was born? other (please describe)
1
Nearly every day
2
At least once a week
3
At least once a month
4
Not at all
Other
E4 a
How often have you drunk alcoholic drinks? Please indicate for each of the following times: Last 2 months of the pregnancy
1
Not at all
2
Less than once a week
3
At least once a week
4
1-2 glasses every day
5
At least 3-9 glasses every day
6
At least 10 glasses every day
E4 b
How often have you drunk alcoholic drinks? Please indicate for each of the following times: Since the baby was born
1
Not at all
2
Less than once a week
3
At least once a week
4
1-2 glasses every day
5
At least 3-9 glasses every day
6
At least 10 glasses every day
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[By glass we mean pub measure of spirits, or a half pint of beer, lager or cider]
E5
Did/does your partner breast-feed at all?
1
Yes
2
No
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If no, go to E6.

please state how you felt even if your partner is no longer breast feeding.

E5 a
I'm embarrassed when my partner breast-feeds in front of me
1
This is usually how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is sometimes how I feel
4
I never feel this way
If yes,
E5 b
I find breast-feeding distasteful to watch
1
This is usually how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is sometimes how I feel
4
I never feel this way
If yes,
E5 c
I don't like my partner breast-feeding in front of other people
1
This is usually how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is sometimes how I feel
4
I never feel this way
If yes,
E5 d
I would not want my partner to breast-feed in front of other men
1
This is usually how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is sometimes how I feel
4
I never feel this way
If yes,
E5 e
Because I can't breast-feed I feel excluded
1
This is usually how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is sometimes how I feel
4
I never feel this way
If yes,
E5 f
Because I can't breast-feed my baby myself I resent my partner doing so
1
This is usually how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is sometimes how I feel
4
I never feel this way
If yes,
E5 g
It is a great pleasure watching my partner breast feed
1
This is usually how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is sometimes how I feel
4
I never feel this way
If yes,
E6 a
Feelings about sex. Since the birth I have not felt attracted to my partner
1
This is usually how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is sometimes how I feel
4
I never feel this way
E6 b
Feelings about sex. I cannot bear to be touched by my partner
1
This is usually how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is sometimes how I feel
4
I never feel this way
E6 c
Feelings about sex. I'm happy with our sexual relationship
1
This is usually how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is sometimes how I feel
4
I never feel this way

SECTION F: SUPPORT AND HELP

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The following statements are about the help and support you have.
F1
I have no one to share my feelings with
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
F2
My partner provides the emotional support I need
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
F3
There are other fathers with whom I can share my experiences
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
F4
I believe in moments of difficulty my neighbours would help me
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
F5
I'm worried that my partner might leave me
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
F6
There is always someone with whom I can share my happiness and excitement about the baby
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
F7
If I feel tired I can rely on my partner to take over
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
F8
If I was in financial difficulty I know my family would help if they could
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
F9
If I was in financial difficulty I know my friends would help if they could
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
F10
If all else fails I know the state will support and assist me
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way

SECTION G: LOOKING AFTER YOUR BABY

G1
I have found having a baby around:
1
easier than expected
2
about as difficult as I expected
3
more difficult than I expected
G2 a
How many hours sleep do you get altogether now? during an average night
1
0 - 1 hours
2
2 - 3 hours
3
4 - 5 hours
4
6 - 7 hours
5
more than 7 hours
G2 b
How many hours sleep do you get altogether now? during an average day
1
0 - 1 hours
2
2 - 3 hours
3
4 - 5 hours
4
6 - 7 hours
5
more than 7 hours
G3
Do you feel that you are getting enough sleep?
1
Yes
2
No
G4 a-h

How much help would you say you have given with the following since the baby was born:

-

1 - A lot of help

2 - Some help

3 - Hardly any help

4 - No help at all
shopping
cleaning the home
preparing meals
washing up
help with the housework
cook meals
washing the clothes
looking after your other children
G4 i
How much help would you say you have given with the following since the baby was born: other tasks (please describe)
1
A lot of help
2
Some help
3
Hardly any help
4
No help at all
Other
G5 a
In an ordinary week how often do you do the following: change nappies
1
Every day
2
Every couple of days
3
Once in every 4 days
4
Once a week
5
Less than once a week
6
Never
G5 b
In an ordinary week how often do you do the following: bath the baby
1
Every day
2
Every couple of days
3
Once in every 4 days
4
Once a week
5
Less than once a week
6
Never
G5 c
In an ordinary week how often do you do the following: play with the baby
1
Every day
2
Every couple of days
3
Once in every 4 days
4
Once a week
5
Less than once a week
6
Never
G5 d
In an ordinary week how often do you do the following: take the baby out for a walk
1
Every day
2
Every couple of days
3
Once in every 4 days
4
Once a week
5
Less than once a week
6
Never
G5 e
In an ordinary week how often do you do the following: put the baby to bed
1
Every day
2
Every couple of days
3
Once in every 4 days
4
Once a week
5
Less than once a week
6
Never
G5 f
In an ordinary week how often do you do the following: get up at night to feed or help with the baby
1
Every day
2
Every couple of days
3
Once in every 4 days
4
Once a week
5
Less than once a week
6
Never
G5 g
In an ordinary week how often do you do the following: feed the baby
1
Every day
2
Every couple of days
3
Once in every 4 days
4
Once a week
5
Less than once a week
6
Never
7
Can't-baby breast fed

Below are some statements about family life. How often do they apply to you?

G6 a
My partner excludes me from looking after the baby
1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 b
I feel confident with the baby
1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 c
I feel my partner does not trust me with the baby
1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 d
I'm happy with the way my partner is bringing up our baby
1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 e
I'm happy with the way I'm bringing up the baby
1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 f
I'm making a strong bond with the baby
1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 g
I'm so stressed at home, it's a bad influence on the baby
1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 h
The home is the woman's place, I have no part in it
1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 i
I'm always getting under her feet
1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 j
She doesn't like me being involved with the baby even if I'd like to be
1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 k
I feel I should be enjoying the baby but am not
1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 l
I regret having the baby
1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 m
I wish I'd had more experience of other children before my child was born
1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 n
Having a baby has made me feel more fulfilled
1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 o
Parenthood has brought my partner and me closer together
1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 p
My partner no longer gives me any attention
1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 q
I feel hurt by the attention my partner gives the baby
1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 r
I was adequately prepared for the birth of the child and early infant care
1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G6 s
My partner gives me no encouragement in bringing up the baby
1
I always feel like this
2
I often feel like this
3
I sometimes feel like this
4
I never feel like this
G7
Are you currently employed?
1
Yes
2
No
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If no, got to H1.
G7 a
When I finish work my partner expects me to take the baby
1
Yes, often
2
Yes, sometimes
3
Not very often
4
Never
If yes,
G7 b
When I finish work I feel too tired to take the baby
1
Yes, often
2
Yes, sometimes
3
Not very often
4
Never
If yes,
G7 c
I enjoy getting home from work to see my partner and child
1
Yes, often
2
Yes, sometimes
3
Not very often
4
Never
If yes,
G7 d
When I finish work I take the child and let my partner get on with something she wants to do
1
Yes, often
2
Yes, sometimes
3
Not very often
4
Never
If yes,
G7 e
After a day at work I find the baby hard to cope with
1
Yes, often
2
Yes, sometimes
3
Not very often
4
Never
If yes,

SECTION H

H1
Please put the date of completing this questionnaire:
Generic date
H2
Please give your date of birth:
Generic date
H2 i
Space for any comments you might like to make:
Long text
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VERY MANY THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP
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Please remember, because this is strictly confidential, the people who look at this booklet will not know your name. They will be unable to give you any help or contact anyone after reading what you have written. If you feel you need advice, please feel free to contact our special hot line (Bristol 256260 during office hours). Alternatively your General Practitioner should be able to advise you.
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When completed, return the questionnaire to:
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Dr. Jean Golding, Children of the Nineties - ALSPAC, Institute of Child Health, 24, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol. BS8 1BR.