Pregnancy and Birth Interview
Objectives:
? Make connections between content in text and real-life experiences
? Be aware of the variety of experiences pregnant women experience
? Reflect on what was gained through the interview and writing process
Interview someone who has been through pregnancy and childbirth relatively recently (ideally,
within the last five years).
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When conducting the interview, tell the individual that you will be sharing the interview
results with your instructor, but that you will not include her name.
Reassure the individual that confidentiality will be maintained and that they may opt to
skip any questions that make them uncomfortable.
If you write this paper about your own pregnancy, be sure to write it in a way that the
reader does not know it is you.
DO NOT USE REAL NAMES in your paper.
This purpose of this interview is to understand the importance of prenatal development and
the birth experiences (Chapters 2 & 3). This period of the human lifespan sets the stage for all
development that follows. Ask the individual questions that help you learn about the following
aspects of pregnancy and childbirth (note: not all questions may relate):
1. Planning for Pregnancy: What, if anything, did the subject do in anticipation of getting
pregnant? If it was not planned, what was that like for the woman?
2. Confirming Pregnancy: What were the physical and emotional signs that subject
experienced (if any)? How was the pregnancy verified? How long did subject wait to
confirm pregnancy?
3. Prenatal Care: How much prenatal care did the individual receive? How was an
obstetrician/midwife chosen (if chosen)? How far along in pregnancy was it when
subject first saw the midwife/doctor? Any special tests? Advice given by medical
personnel regarding: Diet? Weight gain? Exercise? Stress? Teratogens?
4. FamilyàReaction and Advice: How does the subjectàfamily culture view pregnancy
and treat the expectant mother? Did she receive support from father of baby or other
individual(s)/partner? What was that like?
5. Changes in SubjectàLife: What was it like to be pregnant? To wear maternity
clothes? Physical health? Eating? Emotions and attitudes? Learning about pregnancy
and childbirth? Gathering equipment and clothes for the baby? How comfortable or
uncomfortable was pregnancy? Any surprises?
6. Delivery Plan: Did the individual have a plan? Why or why not? What was the plan? Did
the individual take a tour? What kind of birthing facility? Childbirth classes? Labor
coach? Doula?
7. Labor: What were the physical signs that labor was starting (if labor was experienced)?
How long was first stage of labor (if experienced)? What kind of medication (if used)?
What kind of delivery (vaginal, C-section)? Who was present? Complications? Anything
unexpected? What helped during this part of the experience?
8. BabyàCondition at Birth: What was the baby like after birth? Any problems? Size of
baby? What tests were done on the baby? Any special care for the baby?
9. Bonding with Baby: Subjectàfeelings immediately after birth about the baby? Who cut
the babyàumbilical cord? What was feeding and caring for the baby like right after
birth? Did she feel competent to cope with motherhood? Any baby blues or postpartum
depression? What support occurred after birth?
NOTE: If a father or other partner is available to interview with the woman for this assignment,
you are welcome to get that individualàperspective. This is not a requirement as there are
many different kinds of pregnancies, families, and experiences.
Your Pregnancy Interview Response (This is what you turn in!)
The pregnancy interview paper must contain the three sections below. Please use the provided
template (which has been posted in several formats; if you are unable to get one of those to
open, contact the instructor immediately).
Section 1 – Interview summary: In the first part of your paper, summarize the responses
regarding the 9 topics above. Provide a double spaced paragraph for each topic. Do not write
word-for-word what the individual said. Instead, share the highlights and main points for each
of the sections. Do not skip any sections and ensure that your summary is thoughtful and
thorough. If your subject skipped any questions, please note this. Do not include real names in
the paper or any identifying information.
Section 2 – Analysis: After finding out about the motheràexperience, compare what she shared
to what you have been learning in the class. This is your analysis section. Make three (3)
connections between the interview and the course material. You must cite a page number for
each connection. These connections should be specific. This should be one to three paragraphs
long.
Section 3 – Application: Lastly, discuss what you learned from doing this interview. You may
have learned something about pregnancy or childbirth. You may have learned something about
the variety of experiences women may have. Share what you feel was a useful lesson from this
interview and how you could use what you learned in your own life or how others could benefit
from knowing what you learned. This should be about two paragraphs in length.
Rubric is on next page.
Name:
Evaluation Criteria
Planning for
Pregnancy
Confirming
Pregnancy
Prenatal Care
FamilyÊReaction
Advice
and
Changes in
SubjectàLife
Delivery Plan
Labor
BabyàCondition
at Birth
Bonding with
Baby
Analysis
Application
Format and
spelling &
grammar
Excellent
Provided thorough
summary in own words
3 points
Provided thorough
summary in own words
3 points
Provided thorough
summary in own words
3 points
Provided thorough
summary in own words
3 points
Provided thorough
summary in own words
3 points
Provided thorough
summary in own words
3 points
Provided thorough
summary in own words
3 points
Provided thorough
summary in own words
3 points
Provided thorough
summary in own words
3 points
Explained three accurate
connections with page
numbers
10 points
Thorough discussion of
what gained through
experience
10 points
Satisfactory
Mostly thorough summary
in own words
20oints
Mostly thorough summary
in own words
20oints
Mostly thorough summary
in own words
20oints
Mostly thorough summary
in own words
20oints
Mostly thorough summary
in own words
20oints
Mostly thorough summary
in own words
20oints
Mostly thorough summary
in own words
20oints
Mostly thorough summary
in own words
20oints
Mostly thorough summary
in own words
20oints
Mostly explained or mostly
accurate connections
7-9 points
Used form with very few
spelling and grammar errors
3 point
Total Points Earned
Mostly thorough
discussion
7-9 points
Used form with some
spelling and grammar
errors
2-20oints
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Unsatisfactory
Incomplete summary
or word-for-word
1-2 points
Incomplete summary
or word-for-word
1-2 points
Incomplete summary
or word-for-word
1-2 points
Incomplete summary
or word-for-word
1-2 points
Incomplete summary
or word-for-word
1-2 points
Incomplete summary
or word-for-word
1-2 points
Incomplete summary
or word-for-word
1-2 points
Incomplete summary
or word-for-word
1-2 points
Incomplete summary
or word-for-word
1-2 points
Not explained OR not
accurate OR missing
page numbers
1-6 points
Not thorough
discussion
1-6 points
Missing
0 points
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0 points
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0 points
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0 points
Missing
0 points
Did not use form (may be asked to
resubmit) OR many errors
0-1 point
Your Name
CD 125
Pregnancy and Birth Interview
Date
Section One: Interview Summary
Planning for Pregnancy
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Confirming Pregnancy
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Prenatal Care
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FamilyàReaction and Advice
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Changes in SubjectàLife
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Delivery Plan
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Labor
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BabyàCondition and Birth
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Bonding with Baby
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Section Two: Analysis
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your connections!
Section Three: Application
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