Baby 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 BabyWeekly 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


• What percentage of babies do you think are born on their exact due date?
  
  
• How close to your due date did you deliver?
  
  
• Was your partner present at your baby's birth?
  
  
• Were you able to follow your birth plan during labor and delivery?
  
  
Dads


• Do you spank your child(ren) as a disciplinary measure?
  
  
• Who is the primary disciplinarian in your home?
  
  
• Did you have a close relationship with your father when you were growing up?
  
  
• Do you currently have a close relationship with your father?
  
  
• Do you feel you spend enough time with your child(ren)?
  
  
• Do you feel you help enough around the house?
  
  
• Does your wife/girlfriend work full time (outside the home)?
  
  
• If it was financially possible, would you be a full-time stay-at-home dad?
  
  
• On average, how many hours per week do you work?
  
  
• If you are no longer with the mother of your child(ren) and you do not have custody, how often do you see your child(ren)?
  
  
• Does your employer offer paternity leave?
  
  
Development


• How old was your baby when you started feeding him or her solid food?
  
  
• How old was your baby when he or she smiled for the first time?
  
  
• At what age did you begin feeding your baby solid foods?
  
  
• Do you feel your baby is big for his or her age?
  
  
• Who did your baby smile at first?
  
  
Family Planning


• Are you thinking about having another baby yet?
  
  
• Are you happy how the job of parenting is shared between you and your partner?
  
  
• 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?
  
  
• What do you think is the ideal spacing between siblings?
  
  
• Which financial issues concern you most?
  
  
• Have you begun saving or investing for your child(ren)?
  
  
General


• Do you engage in 30 minutes of moderate physical activity five or more days a week?
  
  
• Did you attend college?
  
  
• What type of work do you do?
  
  
• 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?
  
  
• Which of the following would you most likely do in the next 12 months?
  
  
• 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?
  
  
• How would you rate your self-esteem?
  
  
• Does your baby have a food allergy?
  
  
• How much weight do you want to lose?
  
  
• 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?
  
  
• Have you had bouts with stress that you feel affect your parenting?
  
  
• Did you take a home pregnancy test before making an appointment with your doctor?
  
  
• From which store would you most like to win a $150 gift card?
  
  
• Have you ever disagreed with your pediatrician?
  
  
• How much time do you spend with your child(ren) each day?
  
  
• Did you go back to work after your maternity leave was over?
  
  
• Has parenthood put an end to your fitness routine?
  
  
• Where are you when you check out BabyWeekly?
  
  
• Do you think it is the US government's responsibility to ensure that newborns are tested at birth for all treatable metabolic diseases?
  
  
• How long were you on maternity leave?
  
  
• Do you microwave your baby's bottles?
  
  
• What are your partner's favorite weekend activities?
  
  
• Should it be illegal to leave your child alone in the car?
  
  
• Have your travel habits changed now that you're a parent?
  
  
• Does your baby like bath time?
  
  
• Did you save your baby's cord blood?
  
  
• Have you used a breast pump?
  
  
• Did you cry when you first learned you were pregnant?
  
  
• Is the company you work for family-friendly?
  
  
• How has having a baby changed your sex life?
  
  
• Did folk wisdom correctly predict your baby's sex?
  
  
• Is your child average size for his or her age?
  
  
• If you're a working parent, what do you do when your baby is sick?
  
  
• Are you raising a child on your own?
  
  
• What percentage of women do you think breastfeed their babies?
  
  
• How accurate do you think ultrasounds are?
  
  
• Was breastfeeding difficult for you?
  
  
• How long did it take you to find childcare?
  
  
• Do you think a baby shower is appropriate for a second baby?
  
  
• Did you need help with breastfeeding?
  
  
• 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?
  
  
• How many children do you have?
  
  
• Are you a stay-at-home or working mom?
  
  
• What do you do most often when you can't sleep?
  
  
• How many children do you want?
  
  
• Do you believe that certain foods can increase your fertility?
  
  
• Did you know you were pregnant before you saw the test results?
  
  
• Have you always wanted a family?
  
  
• Did you use a home pregnancy test?
  
  
• Do you breastfeed your baby in public?
  
  
• When do you plan to return to work?
  
  
• If finances were not a factor, how many hours would you choose to work outside the home each week?
  
  
• Has your stress level increased since bringing your baby home?
  
  
• Are you an only child?
  
  
• How much sleep do you get each night?
  
  
• Have you ever temporarily lost sight of a small child left in your care?
  
  
• Did you decide on your baby's name before he or she was born?
  
  
• Have you ever suffered a miscarriage?
  
  
• Have you experienced postpartum depression?
  
  
• How much weight do you feel you need to lose?
  
  
• Is there a history of genetic disease in your family or your partner's?
  
  
• Have you experienced any bouts of the baby blues?
  
  
• What do you and your partner argue about the most?
  
  
• How many diapers do you think you will change in one year?
  
  
• How many photos did you take of your baby during the first month?
  
  
• Is your family adventurous when it comes to trying new foods?
  
  
• How is your energy level?
  
  
• Do you think motherhood 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 begun a post-birth exercise program?
  
  
• Do you keep a notebook of important family information, like "The Organized Mom" lists?
  
  
• Is anyone in your family allergic to specific foods?
  
  
• Have you experienced a change in your sleep cycle?
  
  
• Has your baby shown any signs of constipation?
  
  
• Has your baby developed cradle cap?
  
  
• How do you pamper yourself?
  
  
• How does your partner rate?
  
  
• Are you a stay-at-home or working mom or dad?
  
  
• How did you choose your pediatrician?
  
  
• Which of the following do you consider your family vehicle?
  
  
• How would you rate your mothering skills?
  
  
• Does being a mom feel differently than you thought it would?
  
  
• Do you use cloth or disposable diapers?
  
  
• Do you have a potential source of lead exposure in your home?
  
  
Health


• Do you and your family practice sun safety?
  
  
• Do you check the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s list of product recalls to ensure your baby’s items are safe?
  
  
• Will you avoid secondhand smoke for the health of your baby?
  
  
• Will you immunize this baby?
  
  
• Do you exercise regularly?
  
  
• Will you schedule a mammogram this month?
  
  
• Do you perform a breast self-exam each month?
  
  
Nutrition


• Did you breastfeed or formula feed?
  
  
• How much do you know about herbs and alternative supplements?
  
  
• Do you eat more than 6 ounces of fish per week?
  
  
• What kind of snacks do you crave?
  
  
• Are the snacks served in your home healthy?
  
  
• Is your diet high in fat?
  
  
• Do you feel you get enough calcium in your diet?
  
  
• Do you feel your diet contains a sufficient number of vitamins and nutrients?
  
  
• Did you take prenatal vitamins throughout your pregnancy?
  
  
Parenting


• What do you do if you disagree with your pediatrician?
  
  
• When will you begin toilet training this baby?
  
  
• Will you take your baby to a public swimming pool this summer?
  
  
• What kind of childcare will you choose for your baby?
  
  
• Do you ever drive (or ride) with children who are not buckled in their car seats?
  
  
• Who gets up in the middle of the night?
  
  
• When do you think you should begin looking for childcare?
  
  
• Who is the parenting expert in your life?
  
  
• When did you first travel with your baby?
  
  
• What time of day do you bathe your baby?
  
  
• Who bathes your baby?
  
  
• When did you name your baby?
  
  
• Do you find your partner more attractive since he or she became a parent?
  
  
Symptoms


• Do you have any stretch marks?
  
  
• When you first felt your baby move, what did it feel like?
  
  
• Are you experiencing the baby blues?