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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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