

Childbirth Preferences Questionnaire
Lead Author(s): Ron Hammond, Paul Cheney
Source: Free Sociology Books
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A sociology of the family activity by Ron Hammond Ph.D and Paul Cheney Ph.D.
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Childbirth Preferences Questionnaire
In this questionnaire answer T=True if you find the item to be true for you or F=False. The
items are designed to inform you of available childbirth options as well as to clarify your wants,
needs, and preferences. Consult the key after completing the questionnaire.
I prefer to avoid the use of medications during delivery
True
False
The doctors and nurses should not make any cuts or incisions during delivery
True
False
The more couples learn about the mother's body and childbirth, the better
True
False
Relaxation is a better pain manager than drugs
True
False
Mothers should be as fit as possible for the delivery
True
False
If circumstances call for it then surgical removal of the baby is acceptable
True
False
Most women deliver vaginally. It's O.K. to use surgical methods if desired
True
False
The mother, father, and doctor should all contribute to the decision to use surgery
True
False
The health of the baby and mother are the most important considerations
True
False
Certain women are simply not Abuilt@ for vaginal deliveries
True
False
Couples should take an active role in the delivery
True
False
The father can be very helpful as a coach for the mother during the delivery
True
False
A mother can learn to manage delivery pain through breathing and relaxing muscles
True
False
Delivery is an important event which takes considerable preparation
True
False
Parents can and should have more control in the delivery process
True
False
Couples and their new baby are better off if the delivery occurs in the hospital
True
False
The more training the medical personnel have the better I feel about the delivery
True
False
Hospitals now have a more Ahomey@ feel about their delivery rooms
True
False
Hospitals tend to be somewhat flexible in meeting the couple's needs for the delivery
True
False
Hospitals have all of the medical services the baby and mother could need
True
False
Home births can be just as safe as hospital births
True
False
A birth at home is more personal and relaxed than a hospital birth
True
False
The expenses of a home birth are worth it
True
Flase
Most deliveries occur without major medical complications
True
False
Home births are best attended by qualified medical personnel
True
False
A spinal block makes the delivery easier for mother and the baby
True
False
Fetal heart rate monitors are essential for the baby's safety
True
False
Local anesthetics facilitate an easier delivery for the mother
True
False
It can be very supporting to have close family and friends in the delivery room at birth
True
False
Filming or photographing Acaptures the moments@for the parents which will be cherished
True
False
Scoring Key: These items are designed to make you aware of childbirth options and to give you an opportunity to discover your thoughts and feelings about various options. Items relate to the following childbirth options:1-5 Natural childbirth; 6-10 Cesarean Section; 11-15 Lamaze;
16-20 Hospital Birth; 21-25 Home Birth; and 26-30 Miscellaneous but related issues. Any answer of True indicates an inclination toward these options. Discuss with your partner or other family members why you chose True or False and what your ideal childbirth experience might be.