E-polls

E-polls are an easy way to express your feelings on a wide variety of subjects. See how your views match those of other PregnancyWeekly subscribers, then voice any comments you want to share.

It's comforting to realize how many other women share your views about things that are important to you. New e-poll questions will be added all the time, so check back often.

Birth


• Will you take a childbirth class?
  
  
• Will you videotape this birth?
  
  
• What percentage of babies do you think are born on their exact due date?
  
  
• Do you plan to give out anything in celebration of your baby's birth?
  
  
• How do you plan to give birth?
  
  
• Where do you plan to give birth?
  
  
Dads


• Are you a first time father?
  
  
• What is your biggest fear of fatherhood?
  
  
• Have you always wanted to be a father?
  
  
Family Planning


• Have you begun saving or investing for your child(ren)?
  
  
• Are you considering banking your baby's umbilical cord blood?
  
  
• Which financial issues concern you most?
  
  
• What do you think is the ideal spacing between siblings?
  
  
• Are you considering privately banking or donating your baby's umbilical cord blood?
  
  
• Are you going to immunize your baby?
  
  
• Who handles the finances in your home?
  
  
• Do you already have a will prepared?
  
  
• Will you start a college fund for your baby within the next year?
  
  
• Are you planning to save your baby's umbilical cord blood?
  
  
General


• Do you already have a pediatrician for this baby?
  
  
• Has pregnancy changed your relationship with your partner?
  
  
• If you have a boy, will you have him circumcised?
  
  
• When do you plan to return to work?
  
  
• Do you agree or disagree with the Nash's decision to help save their child's life in this manner?
  
  
• How long did you and your partner try before becoming pregnant?
  
  
• Do you want to know the sex of this baby?
  
  
• How many children do you want?
  
  
• Do you believe that certain foods can increase your fertility?
  
  
• Have you always wanted a family?
  
  
• Did you use a home pregnancy test?
  
  
• Did you know you were pregnant before you saw the test results?
  
  
• Have you told anyone at the office that you are pregnant?
  
  
• Are you an only child?
  
  
• If finances were not a factor, how many hours would you choose to work outside the home each week?
  
  
• Do you feel your partner is unsure about his or her role in your pregnancy?
  
  
• How many children do you have?
  
  
• What do you do most often when you can't sleep?
  
  
• How much money did you spend on pregnancy tests?
  
  
• Have you ever suffered a miscarriage?
  
  
• How much weight do you feel you need to lose?
  
  
• Is there a history of genetic disease in your family or your partner's?
  
  
• What do you and your partner argue about the most?
  
  
• How many diapers do you think you will change in one year?
  
  
• Have you ever temporarily lost sight of a small child left in your care?
  
  
• Do you feel your pregnant body is beautiful?
  
  
• Do you think it is the US government's responsibility to ensure that newborns are tested at birth for all treatable metabolic diseases?
  
  
• Is anyone in your family allergic to specific foods?
  
  
• Have you experienced a change in your sleep cycle?
  
  
• Have you felt more stressed since you found out you were pregnant?
  
  
• How is your energy level?
  
  
• Do you feel being pregnant is sexy?
  
  
• Would you use the Internet to refill prescriptions and obtain non-emergency information directly from your doctor, if such a service were available?
  
  
• Which of the following best describes your feelings for your own mother?
  
  
• How long did you, or are you planning to, breastfeed your baby?
  
  
• Have you completed a birth plan?
  
  
• Do you carry any information with your driver's license that states you are pregnant?
  
  
• Do you keep a notebook of important family information, like "The Organized Mom" lists?
  
  
• What type of work do you do?
  
  
• What will be your employment status during your first year as a new mother?
  
  
• In what format would you prefer to view an educational presentation in your home?
  
  
• How old are you?
  
  
• What is your marital status?
  
  
• What is your combined annual household income?
  
  
• What is your gender?
  
  
• How much time do you spend on PregnancyWeekly each week?
  
  
• What do you like most about PregnancyWeekly?
  
  
• Which of the following would you most likely do in the next 12 months?
  
  
• If PregnancyWeekly had a fashion message board, would you be likely to participate?
  
  
• If you were enrolling with a cord blood bank, which incentive would be most attractive?
  
  
• If the bill for your new nursery furniture came to $1975, how would you prefer to pay for it?
  
  
• From which store would you most like to win a $150 gift card?
  
  
• Did you take a home pregnancy test before making an appointment with your doctor?
  
  
• Is there a history of breast cancer in your family?
  
  
• Have you finished baby-proofing your home?
  
  
• Do you currently have pets in your home?
  
  
• Will you go back to work after your baby is born?
  
  
• How would you rate your self-esteem?
  
  
• What percentage of women do you think breastfeed their babies?
  
  
• How accurate do you think ultrasounds are?
  
  
• Do you think a baby shower is appropriate for a second baby?
  
  
• Did you cry when you first learned you were pregnant?
  
  
• How do you pamper yourself?
  
  
• How does your partner rate?
  
  
• Which of the following do you consider your family vehicle?
  
  
• Is the company you work for family-friendly?
  
  
• Do you have a potential source of lead exposure in your home?
  
  
• Will you “dare to bare” your belly at the beach this summer?
  
  
• Do you do Kegel exercises to strengthen your pelvic muscles?
  
  
• Which of the following best describes your ethnic background?
  
  
• Including your current pregnancy, how many children do you have?
  
  
• If you won the lottery, would you continue to work?
  
  
• Which pregnancy or baby related TV show do you enjoy watching most?
  
  
• What is your biggest fear about having a baby?
  
  
• How often are you on a computer?
  
  
• Do you have your own blog?
  
  
• Do you engage in 30 minutes of moderate physical activity five or more days a week?
  
  
• Did you attend college?
  
  
• Do you drink bottled water or tap water?
  
  
Health


• Have you had any alcohol since becoming pregnant?
  
  
• What kind of health professional will be monitoring your pregnancy and birth?
  
  
• Do you exercise regularly?
  
  
• Will your child get the chicken pox vaccine?
  
  
• Will you schedule a mammogram this month?
  
  
• Do you perform a breast self-exam each month?
  
  
• Do you and your family practice sun safety?
  
  
• Will you arrange for expanded newborn screening for your new baby?
  
  
• Will you avoid secondhand smoke for the health of your baby?
  
  
• Will you talk to your doctor about exercising during your pregnancy?
  
  
• Do you check the contents of over-the-counter medications for alcohol?
  
  
• Will you immunize this baby?
  
  
Nutrition


• Have you given up caffeine?
  
  
• Have you started eating a more balanced diet since you became pregnant?
  
  
• Have your eating habits changed since becoming pregnant?
  
  
• Are you drinking a lot more water now that you're pregnant?
  
  
• What kind of snacks do you crave?
  
  
• How much do you know about herbs and alternative supplements?
  
  
• Do you eat more than 6 ounces of fish per week?
  
  
• Do you feel your diet contains a sufficient number of vitamins and nutrients?
  
  
• Do you pay close attention to your vitamin and nutrient intake?
  
  
• Are the snacks served in your home healthy?
  
  
• Do you eat soft cheese as part of your regular diet?
  
  
• Is your diet high in fat?
  
  
• Do you feel you get enough calcium in your diet?
  
  
Parenting


• Who is the parenting expert in your life?
  
  
• Do you think pregnant women should face criminal charges for unhealthy behavior?
  
  
• Do you have any stepchildren?
  
  
• Will you have help caring for your baby after you give birth?
  
  
• Will you prepare your own baby food?
  
  
• What kind of childcare will you choose for your baby?
  
  
• Will you breastfeed your baby?
  
  
• Will you use a pacifier?
  
  
• When do you think you should begin looking for childcare?
  
  
• Do you feel ready to be a mother?
  
  
Relationships


• Are any of your friends pregnant?
  
  
Symptoms


• Do you have "pregnancy brain" and find you have trouble remembering things you need to do?
  
  
• Are you experiencing heartburn?
  
  
• Has your shoe size increased since you got pregnant?
  
  
• Are you experiencing any swelling in your hands and/or feet?
  
  
• Are you showing yet?
  
  
• Are you experiencing morning sickness?
  
  
• Do you have any stretch marks?
  
  
• Have you felt your baby move yet?
  
  
• Are you experiencing any anxiety about being pregnant?
  
  
• Do you find yourself craving specific foods?
  
  
• Are you experiencing leg cramps?
  
  
• When you first felt your baby move, what did it feel like?
  
  
• Have you noticed any changes in your skin during your pregnancy?