Well-being Health History
This helps us know how best to support you and understand if you might be at greater risk of struggling during pregnancy or the postpartum period (the year after childbirth), or suffering from a maternal mental health condition.
We are here to help.
Are you aware of a personal or family history of mental health challenges?
If so, let us know who? (circle all that apply):
SELF MOM DAD SISTER(S) BROTHER(S) GRANDMOTHER(S) GRANDFATHER(S)
AUNT(S) UNCLE(S)
If you’ve circled any of the above, please share which disorders or challenges you or a family member experienced on the line below.
These could include a range of challenges, such as:
Depression WHO: ________________
Anxiety WHO: ________________
OCD WHO: ________________
Intrusive unwanted thoughts WHO: ________________
Eating disorder WHO: ________________
Bipolar disorder (I or II) WHO: ________________
Personality disorders (like
borderline personality disorder) WHO: ________________
Non-Suicidal Self-Harm (like cutting) WHO: ________________
PTSD WHO: ________________
Severe Mental Illness WHO: ________________
(like schizophrenia)
Substance use disorder WHO: ________________
(such as high alcohol
or cannabis intake, opioid RX
or illicit drug use)
Other WHO:________________
Please share anything else that would be helpful for us to know:
__________________________________________________________________
If you have experienced one or more of the challenges or conditions above, have you received treatment before? If so, please share the type of treatment, such as seeing a therapist or trying a prescription drug like Zoloft. Leave blank if you haven’t had treatment for the disorder/challenge.
Depression Treatment: ____________________ Current □ Previous □
Anxiety Treatment: ____________________ Current □ Previous □
OCD Treatment: ____________________ Current □ Previous □
Intrusive unwanted thoughts Treatment: ____________________ Current □ Previous □
Eating disorder Treatment: ____________________ Current □ Previous □
Bipolar disorder (I or II) Treatment: ____________________ Current □ Previous □
Personality disorders (like
borderline personality disorder) Treatment: ____________________ Current □ Previous □
Non-Suicidal Self-Harm (like cutting) Treatment: ____________________ Current □ Previous □
PTSD Treatment: ____________________ Current □ Previous □
Severe Mental Illness Treatment: ____________________ Current □ Previous □
(like schizophrenia)
Substance use challenges Treatment: ____________________ Current □ Previous □
(such as high alcohol
or cannabis intake
or illicit drug use)
Other ________________________ Treatment:____________________ Current □ Previous □
Are you currently under the care of a psychiatrist (who prescribes drug treatments for any of the above) or therapist? If so please provide their name(s) (and phone number if you have it): ____________________________________________________________________________________
Fertility History
Did you have difficulty conceiving?
Have you received infertility treatment? □YES □NO
If so, what type of treatment and for how long? _________________________________________
Sleep
Do you have a history of sleep difficulties outside of pregnancy or the postpartum? □YES □NO
Please explain: _______________________________________________________________________
Breastfeeding History and Hopes
Have you tried breastfeeding in the past? □YES □NO □NA
If so, how did it go? ______________________________________________________________
Do you plan to breastfeed with this pregnancy? □YES □NO □Unsure
Prior Pregnancies/Births
Have you had prior pregnancies? □YES □NO If so, how many? ____________ (regardless of outcome)
Did you find that your pregnancy, birthing or postpartum experiences were complicated, severe or traumatic?
□YES □NO If yes, please explain __________________________________________________
Have you had a miscarriage, stillbirth or loss of an infant □YES □NO □NA
Do you have other children in the home? □YES □NO If so, how many and what ages? ____________
Partner, and Family & Friend Network
What’s your current relationship status, do you have a partner? Circle what applies:
SINGLE MARRIED WIDOWED COMMITTED-RELATIONSHIP-LIVING-TOGETHER COMMITTED-RELATIONSHIP-NOT-LIVING-TOGETHER
Do you have a family and/or friend network (e.g., individuals you can count on for practical help and/or to talk through difficulties)? □YES □NO
Please Explain: _________________________________________________________________
Do you feel you could ask your partner, family, or friend network for practical help and/or to talk through difficulties?
Please explain ________________________________________________________________________
Misc. Insights that Can Impact Your Mental Health and Well-Being
Are your partners (circle): MEN WOMEN BOTH OTHER NONE □ Prefer not to answer
Do you currently use tobacco or vape? □YES □NO □ Prefer not to answer
If yes, how much/how often?_________
Do you currently drink alcohol? □YES □NO□ Prefer not to answer
If yes, how much/how often?_________
Do you currently use cannabis or cannabis products like CBD? □YES □NO □ Prefer not to answer
If yes, how much/how often?_________
Do you have concerns about drug use and want help? □YES □NO
Do you have guns in your home? □YES □NO
Have you ever been a victim of unwanted sexual pressure, sexual abuse, or sexual violence? □YES □NO □ Prefer not to answer
Do you currently feel physically safe at home? □YES □NO □ Prefer not to answer
Are you concerned about where you will live or get your next meal? □YES □NO □ Prefer not to answer
Do you have concerns about eating and/or pregnancy, weight gain or loss? □YES □NO
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